asiatically
|a-si-at-ic-al-ly|
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/ˌeɪziˈætɪk/
(asiatic)
relating to Asia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'asiatic' originates from Latin 'Asiaticus', ultimately from Greek 'Asiatikos', based on the place name 'Asia'.
Historical Evolution
'Asiatikos' (Greek) → 'Asiaticus' (Latin) → Middle English/early modern English 'asiatic' → modern English 'asiatic' and derived adverb 'asiatically'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'of or from Asia'; over time it has kept that core sense and now also describes style or manner 'in an Asiatic way'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/10/28 20:36
