Where does “ploddingly” come from?
ploddingly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
ploddingly (English): In a dull, predictable manner
Definitions
- In a dull, predictable manner
Ancestry of “ploddingly”, step by step
ploddingly 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 plodding
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | plodding | present participle of plod; Progressing slowly... |