namely
That is to say
Namely introduces a specific identification of what was just mentioned in general terms: Several factors—namely cost, time, and availability—influenced the decision.
It signals that what follows will name or specify exactly what was referred to.
The word is somewhat formal, more common in writing than speech.
In a precise manner
- particularlyTo an unusual extent
- especiallyTo an exceptional degree
- expresslyStated in direct terms
- explicitlyStated in clear terms
precisely · to wit · that is · i.e. · viz · in other words · to be specific · in particular
Statement making something clear
- elucidationAct of explaining clearly
- elaborationDevelopment through detail
- clarifyingMaking something understandable
- unpackingRemoving items from containers
spelling out · defining · illustrating · restating · rephrasing · in essence
Recorded item in catalog
- itemizingListing things individually
- identifyingDetermining what something is
- designatingFormally identifying or assigning
- specifyingStating precisely
enumerating · detailing · cataloging · citing · mentioning · singling out · pointing out · indicating
specifically
In a precise manner
- particularlyTo an unusual extent
- especiallyTo an exceptional degree
- expresslyStated in direct terms
explicitly · precisely · to wit · that is · i.e. · viz · in other words · to be specific · in particular · more specifically
explanation
Statement making something clear
- elucidationAct of explaining clearly
- elaborationDevelopment through detail
- clarifyingMaking something understandable
unpacking · spelling out · defining · illustrating · restating · rephrasing · in essence
listing
Recorded item in catalog
- itemizingListing things individually
- identifyingDetermining what something is
- designatingFormally identifying or assigning
specifying · enumerating · detailing · cataloging · citing · mentioning · singling out · pointing out · indicating · noting
- clarifying languagespecifically, in other words, that is, for example, such as
- clarifying phrasesi.e., that is, to clarify, meaning, that is to say
- formal adverbsaccordingly, consequently, furthermore, hence, hereby
- clarifiersi.e., e.g., meaning, specifically, in other words
- comparisonscomparison, compare, comparative, analogy, metaphor
- connectivesand, or, but, because, nor
namelyvaguely
In unclear fashion
generally · roughly · approximately · broadly · indefinitely
- my name isIdentity declaration opener
- last nameHereditary family identifier
- first namePersonal name, not surname
- my nameWhat identifies me
- middle nameGiven but not primary
- full nameAll given names together
name, named, names, nameless, unnamed, rename, namesake, misname, renamed