rightwardly
|right/ward/ly|
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/ˈraɪtwərdli/
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/ˈraɪtwədli/
(rightward)
toward the right
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rightwardly' originates from the English word 'rightward', where 'right' meant 'correct or proper direction' and '-ward' indicated 'in the direction of'.
Historical Evolution
'rightward' transformed into 'rightwardly' to form an adverbial usage, maintaining the directional meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'towards the right direction', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a direction towards the right.
The car moved rightwardly to avoid the obstacle.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45