Where does “seemingly” come from?
Seemingly comes from Middle English semyngly, derived from the adjective seem with the adverbial suffix -ly, ultimately tracing to Old Norse sœma meaning to befit or be suitable.
seemingly (English): As it appears; apparently; In a seemly manner;...
Definitions
- As it appears; apparently; In a seemly manner;...
Ancestry of “seemingly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | semyngly | — |