Arctically

/ɑːrkˈtɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or characteristic of the Arctic; with extreme cold or in an Arctic-like way.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'arctic' created by adding '-ally' suffix. Allows the adjective 'arctic' to modify verbs and entire clauses in English sentences.

Kelly Says

Adding '-ally' to adjectives is how English turns them into adverbs—'arctic' becomes 'arctically,' just like 'quick' becomes 'quickly,' making it describe how something happens.

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