PHONICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

phonically (not comparable)

In accordance with the principles of phonics.

Phonetically; in a manner related to the sound of a word rather than its spelling.

Source: Wiktionary


PHONIC

Phon"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. phonique.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to sound; of the nature of sound; acoustic. Tyndall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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25 June 2025

DETENTION

(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”


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Coffee Trivia

Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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