Attractionally

/əˌtrækʃəˈnæli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or based on attraction; according to the principles of gravitational or magnetic attraction.

Etymology

From attraction + -al suffix + -ly adverb suffix. A scientific term formed from 'attraction' through standard English word-building patterns.

Kelly Says

Newton used attraction to explain gravity, but this adverb is rare because scientists usually just say 'attractively' or use 'with attraction' instead—sometimes formal words sound too clunky to survive!

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