Advancingly

/ədˈvænsɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that advances or moves forward; progressively or with forward motion.

Etymology

From 'advancing' (present participle of 'advance') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly.' Creates a manner adverb describing how something progresses.

Kelly Says

This rare adverb appears mostly in 19th-century military texts describing army movements 'advancingly'—it's a beautiful way to emphasize that progress isn't accidental but deliberate, step-by-step.

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