asseveratingly
|as-sev-er-at-ing-ly|
/əˈsɛv.ə.reɪt/
(asseverate)
declare earnestly
Etymology
'asseveratingly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'asseverare', where the element 'ad-' (to/toward) combined historically with roots related to 'severus' (serious) in forming a verb meaning to assert or affirm seriously.
'asseveratingly' evolved from Latin 'asseverare' (Late Latin 'asseveratus' as a participle), entered English as the verb 'asseverate' in early modern usage, and the adverbial form developed from the present-participle + -ly construction (asseverating + -ly).
Initially it meant 'to affirm or declare solemnly/earnestly'; over time this core meaning has been retained and extended to adverbial uses meaning 'in a manner that affirms or asserts earnestly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the base verb 'asseverate': to assert, affirm, or declare positively and earnestly (related base form of the adverb).
To asseverate is to affirm earnestly; a witness might asseverate the truth of their account.
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Adverb 1
adverbial form of 'asseverate': in a manner that solemnly, emphatically, or earnestly affirms or asserts something.
She spoke asseveratingly, leaving no doubt about her intentions.
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Last updated: 2025/11/03 00:16