Where does “disputedly” come from?
disputedly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
disputedly (English): In a disputed manner; in a manner tending to cause argumentation
Definitions
- In a disputed manner; in a manner tending to cause argumentation
Ancestry of “disputedly”, step by step
disputedly 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 disputed
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | disputed | Argued; not certain, agreed upon, or accepted;... |