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Where does “perceptually” come from?

Perceptually derives from English perceptual with the Middle English adverbial suffix -ly, which comes from Old English -līċ, from Proto-Germanic -līkaz meaning "like" or "of the nature of," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European roots meaning "resemblance" and "together."

perceptually (English): In a perceptual manner; Regarding perception

Definitions

  1. In a perceptual manner; Regarding perception

Ancestry of “perceptually”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishperceptualRelating to perception
2Latinperceptusperceived, observed, having been perceived or...
3Latinpercipiō—
4Latinperthrough, by means of; throughout, during
5LatinAd—
6Latinilliche, she, it, yonder, that, overthere; in that...
7Latinillethat; those; "; demonstrative pronoun "; that...
8LatinolleArchaic form of ille
9Proto-Italic*olnos—
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