ambagiously
|am-ba-gious-ly|
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/æmˈbeɪdʒəsli/
(ambagious)
indirect or roundabout
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ambagious' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ambāgēs,' where 'ambi-' meant 'around' and 'agere' meant 'to drive.'
Historical Evolution
'ambāgēs' transformed into the English word 'ambagious,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ambagiously.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to go around,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'indirectly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a roundabout or indirect manner.
He explained the concept ambagiously, leaving everyone confused.
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Last updated: 2025/07/09 07:51