Where does “frequentatively” come from?
frequentatively (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
frequentatively (English): In a frequentative way
Definitions
- In a frequentative way
Ancestry of “frequentatively”, step by step
frequentatively 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 frequentative
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | frequentative | Serving to express repetition of an action; Any... |
| 2 | Middle English | frequentatyf | — |