Where does “reflectingly” come from?
reflectingly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
reflectingly (English): With mental reflection; thoughtfully
Definitions
- With mental reflection; thoughtfully
Ancestry of “reflectingly”, step by step
reflectingly 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 reflecting
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | reflecting | present participle of reflect; An instance of... |