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HUMANLY
humanly
(adverb) in the manner of human beings; “humanly possible”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
humanly (comparative more humanly, superlative most humanly)
In a human manner.
Antonyms
• inhumanly
Source: Wiktionary
Hu"man*ly, adv.
1. In a human manner; after the manner of men; according to the knowledge or wisdom of men; as, the present prospects, humanly speaking, promise a happy issue. Sir W. Raleigh.
2. Kindly; humanely. [Obs.] Pope.
HUMAN
Hu"man, a. Etym: [L. humanus; akin to homo man: cf. F. humain. See Homage, and cf. Humane, Omber.]
Definition: Belonging to man or mankind; having the qualities or attributes of a man; of or pertaining to man or to the race of man; as, a human voice; human shape; human nature; human sacrifices. To err is human; to forgive, divine. Pope.
Hu"man, n.
Definition: A human being. [Colloq.] Sprung of humans that inhabit earth. Chapman. We humans often find ourselves in strange position. Prof. Wilson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IMPROVISED
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
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