Capernaitically

/ˌkeɪpərˈneɪtɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or characteristic of Capernaum or its culture, style, or traditions.

Etymology

From capernaitical plus the adverbial suffix -ly, forming an adverb that describes how something is done or exists in a Capernaitical way.

Kelly Says

This word demonstrates how English can layer suffixes to create increasingly specific shades of meaning—you can be capernaitical (an adjective) or do something capernaitically (an adverb).

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