annotatively
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/əˈnoʊ.tə.tɪv.li/
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/əˈnəʊ.tə.tɪv.li/
(annotate)
adding notes
Etymology
'annotate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'annotare', where 'ad-' (later merged as 'an-') meant 'to' and 'notare' meant 'to mark' or 'to note'.
'annotate' passed from Latin 'annotare' into Medieval/Modern Latin (e.g., 'annotatus') and was adopted into English in the 17th century as 'annotate', with related forms like 'annotation', 'annotative', and 'annotatively' developing later.
Initially it meant 'to make or add a note', and over time it retained this core sense, evolving to refer broadly to adding explanatory notes or commentary in scholarly and editorial contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a note or commentary added to a text or diagram (this reflects the related noun 'annotation').
The book included helpful annotations explaining historical context.
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Verb 1
to add notes of explanation or commentary to a text, diagram, or other item (this is the base verb from which 'annotatively' is ultimately derived).
Scholars often annotate ancient manuscripts to explain obscure references.
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Adjective 1
serving to annotate; adding notes or explanatory comments (this is the adjective form from which 'annotatively' is derived).
She provided an annotative comment beside the difficult passage.
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Adverb 1
in a manner that adds explanatory notes or comments (annotations) to a text, diagram, or item.
The editor reviewed the draft annotatively, adding clarifications where the meaning was unclear.
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