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Morally

//ˈmɔɹəli// adv

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Adverb
  1. 1
    In terms of morals or ethics.

    "Morally, it is a difficult issue to deal with."

  2. 2
    In keeping of requirements of morality.

    "to behave morally"

  3. 3
    To all intents and purposes; practically.
  4. 4
    Used to clarify that a statement is made in analogy, and every detail may not be strictly true.

    "In the short exact sequence 0#92;xrightarrow#123;q#125;A#92;xrightarrow#123;r#125;B#92;xrightarrow#123;s#125;C#92;xrightarrow#123;t#125;0, B is morally A#92;timesC, even if in reality the sequence may fail to split."

Adverb
  1. 1
    with respect to moral principles wordnet
  2. 2
    in a moral manner wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English morali, moralli, morally, equivalent to moral + -ly.

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