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Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   As, or in the manner of, an adjective.

   "In that sense, the word acts adjectivally, whereas in most cases it acts adverbially."

Adverb

1. 1
   as an adjective; in an adjectival manner wordnet

Example

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"In that sense, the word acts adjectivally, whereas in most cases it acts adverbially."

Etymology

From adjectival + -ly.

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