Etymology

ablatively

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Today it means: In an ablative manner. Full definition →

First used Mid 19ᵗʰ century.
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The story

From ablative (“to carry away”) + -ly.

First known use, by meaning

  • Mid 19ᵗʰ century. In an ablative manner.

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