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monarchically

|mo-nar-chi-cal-ly|

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/məˈnɑrkɪkəl/

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/məˈnɒːkɪkəl/

(monarchical)

related to monarchy

Base FormNounNounAdjectiveAdverb
monarchicalmonarchymonarchmonarchicmonarchically
Etymology
Etymology Information

'monarchically' originates from English: formed from 'monarchical' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'monarch' ultimately comes from Greek 'monárkhēs', where 'mon-' meant 'one' and 'arkhē' meant 'rule'.

Historical Evolution

'monárkhēs' (Greek) passed into Late Latin and Old French as forms related to 'monarch(a)', entered Middle English as 'monarch', then produced adjectives 'monarchic' and 'monarchical', and finally the adverb 'monarchically' was formed by adding '-ly'.

Meaning Changes

Initially it referred to 'rule by one' (a single sovereign). Over time the word broadened to describe things relating to or characteristic of a monarch, and then to an adverb meaning 'in a monarch-like/regal manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

adverbial form of 'monarchical'. In a manner relating to or characteristic of a monarch or monarchy; in a regal, sovereign, or autocratic way.

During the ceremony he acted monarchically, accepting all honors with composed dignity.

Synonyms

Antonyms

democraticallynon‑monarchically

Last updated: 2025/11/06 21:30