Where does “controllingly” come from?
controllingly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
controllingly (English): In a controlling manner; so as to control
Definitions
- In a controlling manner; so as to control
Ancestry of “controllingly”, step by step
controllingly 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 controlling
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | controlling | Exerting control over a person or thing; present... |