Capacitively

/kəˈpæsɪtɪvli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to electrical capacitance or the storage of electrical charge.

Etymology

From 'capacitive' plus the adverb suffix -ly, creating an adverb from an adjective used in electrical engineering.

Kelly Says

You'll see this word in technical specs and engineering papers describing how devices work—'capacitively coupled' is common jargon for how different electrical components are connected without direct physical contact.

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