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Where does “phonologically” come from?

Phonologically derives from English phonological, Middle English -ly, Old English -līċ meaning "like" or "having the form of," Proto-Germanic -līkaz, Proto-Germanic galīkaz, and Proto-Indo-European roots līg- and ḱóm.

phonologically (English): In accordance with phonology

Definitions

  1. In accordance with phonology

Ancestry of “phonologically”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishphonologicalOf or relating to phonology
2EnglishphonologyThe study of the way sounds function in...
3Englishphono-Relating to sound
4Ancient Greekφωνήsound; Usually of the human voice: voice, cry,...
5Proto-Hellenicpʰōnā́—
6Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰoh₂-néh₂—
7Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰeh₂-to shine, glow light; to speak, say
8Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰeh₂-s-ri-—

Words derived from “phonologically”

  • nonphonologically
Every word from Proto-Indo-European bʰeh₂-s-ri- →