Auteciously

/ɔːˈtiːʃəsli/ adverb

Definition

In an autecious manner; in the way characteristic of autecious organisms that remain on a single host throughout their life cycle.

Etymology

From autecious + -ly adverbial suffix, following standard English patterns for forming adverbs from adjectives.

Kelly Says

Auteciously is a rare adverb because scientists typically use the adjective 'autecious' in noun phrases ('autecious fungi') rather than describing actions adverbially.

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