capitalistically
|cap-i-tal-is-tic-al-ly|
/ˌkæpɪtəˈlɪstɪkli/
(capitalistic)
related to capitalism
Etymology
'capitalistically' originates from English, specifically from the adjective 'capitalistic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally'; 'capitalistic' derives from 'capital' (from Medieval Latin 'capitale'), where the Latin root 'caput' meant 'head'.
'capitalistically' changed from the adjective 'capitalistic' (formed in English in the 19th century from 'capital' + '-istic') and was extended with the adverbial suffix '-ally' to form the modern adverb 'capitalistically'. The word 'capital' itself came into English via Old French 'capital' from Medieval Latin 'capitale', ultimately from Latin 'caput'.
Initially, the Latin root 'caput' meant 'head' and 'capitale' came to mean 'property' or 'wealth'; over time these developed into English 'capital' and related words. The modern adverb 'capitalistically' has the current meaning of 'in a capitalist manner' or 'from a capitalist perspective'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner characteristic of capitalism or capitalists; favoring private ownership, market competition, and profit-maximization.
The corporation behaved capitalistically, prioritizing shareholder returns over community programs.
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Adverb 2
from a capitalist perspective or in terms of capitalist logic (used when describing analysis, policy, or rhetoric that assumes market-based solutions).
Policy was discussed capitalistically, focusing on incentives and private-sector solutions.
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