To an extraordinary degree; in a way that is worthy of attention or comment because it is unusual or impressive.
Formed from 'remarkable' plus '-ly,' with 'remarkable' appearing in English in the 1600s from 'remark' (to observe or comment upon). 'Remark' itself comes from French 'remarquer,' meaning 'to mark again' or 'to observe.' The evolution reflects the idea of something being so notable it deserves to be marked or commented upon again.
Remarkably contains the essence of human curiosity and wonder within its etymology—it literally means something is so striking that it compels us to 'mark it again' in our minds. This word bridges the gap between objective observation and subjective amazement, making it perfect for expressing controlled surprise in formal writing.
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