abdominally
|ab-dom-i-nal-ly|
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/æbˈdɒmɪnəli/
(abdominal)
relating to the abdomen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abdominally' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abdomen', where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'dom-' meant 'house'.
Historical Evolution
'abdomen' transformed into the French word 'abdomen', and eventually became the modern English word 'abdominal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the belly or stomach area', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to the abdomen.
The medication is administered abdominally.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/31 04:36
