distantly
|dis/tant/ly|
B2
/ˈdɪstəntli/
(distant)
far away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'distantly' originates from the Latin word 'distantia,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'stantia' meant 'standing.'
Historical Evolution
'distantia' transformed into the Old French word 'distant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'distantly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'standing apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'far away in space or time.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is far away in space or time.
She could hear the music playing distantly from the other side of the park.
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Adverb 2
in a manner that is not closely related or connected.
They are distantly related through a common ancestor.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35