Bacterially

/bækˈtɪriəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or caused by bacteria; from a bacterial perspective or process.

Etymology

From bacterial + -ly suffix, which converts adjectives into adverbs describing how something occurs or is done.

Kelly Says

The -ly suffix is one of English's most productive tools—you can make an adverb from almost any adjective, which is why we can say something is 'bacterially caused' even if it's not a word you'd encounter daily.

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