authoritatively
|au-thor-i-ta-tive-ly|
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/əˈθɔːrɪˌteɪtɪvli/
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/ɔːˈθɒrɪˌteɪtɪvli/
(authoritative)
commanding authority
Etymology
Etymology Information
'authoritative' originates from the Latin word 'auctoritativus', where 'auctoritas' meant 'authority'.
Historical Evolution
'auctoritativus' transformed into the Old French word 'autoritatif', and eventually became the modern English word 'authoritative'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having authority', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'commanding respect'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows confidence and control; with authority.
She spoke authoritatively about the subject.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45