Adamically

/əˈdæmɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to Adam or the Adamic period; in an innocent or primitive way characteristic of humanity's origins.

Etymology

From 'adamic' + '-ally' (adverb suffix), following standard English patterns for converting adjectives to adverbs, used primarily in theological or philosophical writing.

Kelly Says

This word appears almost exclusively in older religious and philosophical texts, making it a linguistic fossil that helps us see how past centuries thought and wrote about humanity's spiritual origins.

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

Adverbial form of adamical, perpetuating male-centered genealogical language in describing manner of human action or nature.

Inclusive Usage

Use adverbs derived from neutral terms: 'fundamentally,' 'originally,' 'primordially' instead of male-gendered variants.

Inclusive Alternatives

["fundamentally","originally","primordially","inherently"]

Empowerment Note

Consistent gendering of adverbial forms around male figures subtly reinforces male-centered logic in how human nature is discussed.

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