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insurrectionally

|in-sur-rec-tion-al-ly|

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/ˌɪn.səˈrɛk.ʃə.nə.li/

(insurrectional)

in a rebellious / uprising manner

Base FormAdverb
insurrectionalinsurrectionally
Etymology
Etymology Information

'insurrectionally' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'insurrectio' (from the verb 'insurgere'), where 'in-' meant 'up/toward' and 'surgere' meant 'to rise.'

Historical Evolution

'insurrectionally' developed from the adjective 'insurrectional,' which in turn came from the noun 'insurrection' used in Middle English (borrowed via Old French from Latin 'insurrectio'). Over time the adjective gained the adverbial suffix '-ally' to form the modern adverb.

Meaning Changes

Initially related to the noun meaning 'a rising up' (an act of rebellion), it evolved to describe things 'relating to or done in the manner of an insurrection,' and finally to the adverbial sense 'in a rebellious/uprising manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner relating to or characteristic of an insurrection; rebelliously or seditiously (in a way that attempts or encourages an uprising).

The crowd behaved insurrectionally during the protest, breaking through the barricades.

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Last updated: 2025/11/01 12:48