UNDERSTANDINGLY

understandingly

(adverb) with understanding; “she nodded understandingly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

understandingly (comparative more understandingly, superlative most understandingly)

In an understanding manner; with empathy.

(obsolete) In a way that can be understood; intelligibly.

Source: Wiktionary


Un`der*stand"ing*ly, adv.

Definition: In an understanding manner; intelligibly; with full knowledge or comprehension; intelligently; as, to vote upon a question understandingly; to act or judge understandingly. The gospel may be neglected, but in can not be understandingly disbelieved. J. Hawes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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