namely

[neym-lee]

adverb

1. that is to say; explicitly; specifically; to wit.

   an item of legislation, namely, the housing bill.

namely

/ ˈneɪmlɪ /

adverb

1. that is to say

   it was another colour, namely green

Word History and Origins

Origin of namely¹

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English namely, earlier nameliche; name, -ly

Example Sentences

"This money is a perfect example of the attitude of the Westminster parties towards Wales and the Welsh language - namely ignorance and insults."

From BBC

It states: "He facilitated the unlawful arrival of persons into the United Kingdom who were not United Kingdom nationals nor permanent residents... with a view to obtaining a benefit for himself, namely money."

From BBC

Normally the U.S. government does not involve itself directly in foreign bailouts unless a country is systemically important – namely, when its troubles affect its neighbors, a number of other countries, or the United States itself.

From Salon

But when it comes to cooking with tonka beans, the most common technique is to infuse them in liquid, namely milk, cream, custard or alcohol.

From Salon

In that session, he advanced plans for congressional redistricting, namely a map that would give Republicans one more seat in the House.

From Salon

Related Words

• especially 
• i.e. 
• particularly 
• specially 
• specifically