Where does “detachedly” come from?
detachedly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
detachedly (English): In a detached manner
Definitions
- In a detached manner
Ancestry of “detachedly”, step by step
detachedly 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 detached
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | detached | Not physically attached; separated from something... |