OFFICIALLY

officially

(adverb) in an official role; “officially, he is in charge”; “officially responsible”

formally, officially

(adverb) with official authorization; “the club will be formally recognized”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

officially (comparative more officially, superlative most officially)

In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations.

Antonyms: inofficially, unofficially

(slang) Thoroughly, completely.

Source: Wiktionary

Of*fi"cial*ly, adv.

Definition: By the proper officer; by virtue of the proper authority; in pursuance of the special powers vested in an officer or office; as, accounts or reports officially vertified or rendered; letters officially communicated; persons officially notified.

OFFICIAL

Of*fi"cial, a. Etym: [L. officialis: cf. F. officiel. See Office, and cf. Official, n.]

1. Of or pertaining to an office or public trust; as, official duties, or routine. That, in the official marks invested, you Anon do meet the senate. Shak.

2. Derived from the proper office or officer, or from the proper authority; made or communicated by virtue of authority; as, an official statement or report.

3. (Pharm.)

Definition: Approved by authority; sanctioned by the pharmacopoeia; appointed to be used in medicine; as, an official drug or preparation. Cf. Officinal.

4. Discharging an office or function. [Obs.] The stomach and other parts official unto nutrition. Sir T. Browne.

Of*fi"cial, n. Etym: [L. officialis a magistrate's servant or attendant: cf.F. official. See Official, a., and cf. Officer.]

1. One who holds an office; esp., a subordinate executive officer or attendant.

2. An ecclesiastical judge appointed by a bishop, chapter, archdeacon, etc., with charge of the spiritual jurisdiction. Blackstone.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

OFFICIALLY

Etymology

Adverb

OFFICIAL

Recent Word Finds

Word of the Day

TRANSPOSITION

Do you know this game?