Where does “gerundively” come from?
gerundively (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
gerundively (English): In the manner of a gerund; as, or in place of, a...
Definitions
- In the manner of a gerund; as, or in place of, a...
Ancestry of “gerundively”, step by step
gerundively 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 gerundive
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | gerundive | a verbal adjective that describes obligation or... |
| 2 | Latin | gerundīvus | gerundial, gerundive |