Where does “operantly” come from?
operantly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
operantly (English): In an operant manner
Definitions
- In an operant manner
Ancestry of “operantly”, step by step
operantly 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 operant
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | operant | That operates to produce an effect; An operative... |