meanderingly
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/məˈændər/
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/mɪˈændə/
(meander)
winding path
Etymology
'meander' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Maiandros', the name of a river (Maeander) noted for its winding course.
'meander' changed from Greek 'Maiandros' to Latin 'Maeander', then to Old French 'meandre' and Middle English 'meandre', and eventually became the modern English 'meander'.
Initially, it meant 'the name of a river', but over time it evolved into its current meanings: 'to follow a winding or indirect course' (verb) and 'a winding curve or bend' (noun).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a winding or curving manner; following a twisting, indirect path.
The river flowed meanderingly through the valley, forming many bends.
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Adverb 2
in a rambling or digressive manner (of speech or writing); not direct or concise.
She spoke meanderingly about her childhood, jumping from one memory to another.
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Last updated: 2025/11/07 09:36