efferently
|ef-fer-ent-ly|
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/ˈɛfərəntli/
(efferent)
carrying outward
Etymology
Etymology Information
'efferently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'efferens,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'ferre' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'efferens' transformed into the English word 'efferent,' and eventually became the modern English adverb 'efferently.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'carrying away from a central point.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that carries away from a central point, especially in reference to nerves or blood vessels.
The nerve fibers function efferently, transmitting signals from the brain to the muscles.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 07:42