English Explanatory Dictionary

-ibly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Used to form adverbs corresponding to adjectives that end in -ible.

Word forms

-ibly -ably

Etymology

Euphonic blend of -ible + -ly, due to difficulty of pronouncing *-iblely. Compare same sound change in unrelated feebly, nimbly, and nobly.

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