Where does “gyratorily” come from?
gyratorily (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
gyratorily (English): In terms of, or by means of, gyration
Definitions
- In terms of, or by means of, gyration
Ancestry of “gyratorily”, step by step
gyratorily 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 gyratory
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | gyratory | Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving;... |