ceremonially
|cer-e-mo-ni-al-ly|
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/ˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəli/
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/ˌsɛrəˈməʊniəli/
(ceremonial)
formal ritual
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ceremonially' originates from the Latin word 'caerimonia,' which meant 'a religious rite or ceremony.'
Historical Evolution
'caerimonia' transformed into the Old French word 'ceremonie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ceremony,' from which 'ceremonially' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a religious rite,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a ceremonial manner.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to or involving a ceremony.
The event was ceremonially opened by the mayor.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42
