Anniversarily

/ˌæn.ə.ˈvɜr.sə.ri.li/ adverb

Definition

In the manner of an anniversary; occurring or happening yearly or on an annual commemoration.

Etymology

From anniversary plus -ily (alternative adverbial ending to -ally). Built from Latin 'anniversarius' following English patterns for creating adverbs from adjectives.

Kelly Says

English speakers had to choose between 'anniversarily' and 'anniversalily'—both are possible but neither stuck, so we just say 'yearly' instead!

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