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angulately

|an-gu-late-ly|

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/ˈæŋɡjʊlɪtli/

in a sharply angled way

Etymology
Etymology Information

'angulately' originates from English, formed from the adjective 'angulate' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'angulate' ultimately comes from Latin 'angulatus' (from 'angulus' meaning 'corner, angle').

Historical Evolution

'angulus' in Latin gave 'angulatus' (Latin past participle), which entered English via learned formation as 'angulate' (adj./v.); adding '-ly' produced the modern English adverb 'angulately'.

Meaning Changes

Initially tied to the notion of being 'angle-shaped' or 'having corners', it developed the adverbial sense of 'in an angular manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in an angular or sharply angled manner; with distinct corners or bends.

The branches spread angulately across the stone wall.

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Last updated: 2025/08/10 02:22