assertorically
|as-ser-tor-ic-al-ly|
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/əˌsɜrˈtɔrɪk/
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/əˌsɜːˈtɒrɪk/
(assertoric)
relating to assertion
Etymology
'assertorically' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'assertorius', where the root 'asser-' (from 'asserere'/'adserere') meant 'to affirm' or 'to claim'.
'assertorically' developed via Medieval/Neo-Latin 'assertorius' into English forms such as 'assertoric' and then the adverbial modern English form 'assertorically'.
Initially it meant 'relating to an assertion or affirmation', and over time it has retained that core meaning as 'in an asserting/affirming manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that asserts or affirms something; forcefully or confidently stating something as true.
He answered assertorically, leaving no room for doubt about his position.
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Last updated: 2025/11/02 16:20