English Explanatory Dictionary

authoritatively

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In an authoritative manner; with authority.

Pronunciation

/ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪvli/ /ɔˈθɔɹəˌteɪtɪvli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-authoritatively.wav

Word forms

authoritatively more authoritatively most authoritatively

Etymology

From Middle English auctoritatively, auctoritativeli; compare Medieval Latin auctoritātīve; equivalent to authoritative + -ly.

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