allotropically
|al-lo-trop-i-cal-ly|
C2
/ˌæləˈtrɒpɪkli/
(allotropic)
different forms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allotropically' originates from the Greek word 'allotropos,' where 'allo-' meant 'other' and 'tropos' meant 'manner' or 'way.'
Historical Evolution
'allotropos' transformed into the modern English word 'allotropic' and eventually became 'allotropically' as an adverbial form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in another manner,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to allotropy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to or exhibiting allotropy.
The element behaves allotropically under different conditions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/29 15:21