Namely

/ˈneɪmli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

used to introduce specific examples or to clarify a statement.

She has a lot of interests, namely painting, cooking, and hiking.

used to specify something more clearly.

There are two main issues we need to address, namely budget constraints and staffing shortages.

for example; explicitly.

He enjoys various sports, namely football and basketball.

that is to say.

He is an expert in his field, namely, advanced robotics.

to specify the subject being discussed.

Many countries face challenges, namely, climate change and economic inequality.

Middle English, derived from 'name' + '-ly'.

namely speaking

In specific terms or particularly.

namely that

Specifically regarding that point.

specifically

In a specific manner; precisely.

e.g.

For example; used to introduce examples.

In simpler terms

She didn't like the movie, namely it was boring.

To put it plainly

We need more money, namely we're broke.