Forcefully

/ˈfɔrsfəli/ adverb

In a way that uses great strength, energy, or emphasis; powerfully or with force.

From 'force' (Old French 'force,' from Latin 'fortis' meaning strong), plus the adverb suffix '-fully.' The word chain shows how strength and power traveled from Latin through French into English.

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