Where does “civilizedly” come from?
civilizedly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
civilizedly (English): In a civilized manner
Definitions
- In a civilized manner
Ancestry of “civilizedly”, step by step
civilizedly traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ly
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |
via English civilized
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | civilized | Having a highly developed society or culture;... |