overwhelmingly
|o-ver-whelm-ing-ly|
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/ˌoʊvərˈhwɛlmɪŋli/
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/ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋli/
(overwhelming)
extremely
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overwhelmingly' originates from the word 'overwhelm', which comes from Middle English 'overwhelmen', where 'over-' meant 'above' and 'whelmen' meant 'to turn upside down'.
Historical Evolution
'overwhelmen' transformed into the modern English word 'overwhelm', and 'overwhelmingly' was derived as an adverbial form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'overwhelm' meant 'to overturn', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to overpower or crush'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is overpowering or irresistible.
The proposal was overwhelmingly approved by the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39