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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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.

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