Where does “tendentially” come from?
tendentially (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
tendentially (English): In a tendential manner or fashion
Definitions
- In a tendential manner or fashion
Ancestry of “tendentially”, step by step
tendentially 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 tendential
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | tendential | Of or relating to a tendency |