Astatically

/eɪˈstætɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In an astatic manner; without achieving or maintaining a fixed position or equilibrium.

Etymology

The adverb form of 'astatic' created by adding '-ly.' Standard English word formation for converting adjectives to adverbs.

Kelly Says

This is the kind of word that probably sounds more complicated than it is—it just means 'in an unstable way,' but saying it took scientists building a whole prefix structure first.

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