Causticly

/ˈkɔːstɪkli/ adverb

Definition

A misspelling or very rare variant form of 'caustically'; in a caustic manner.

Etymology

Variant spelling of caustically, likely reflecting historical spelling inconsistency or typographical error. Not standard in modern English.

Kelly Says

This appears in some historical texts as a spelling variant before English standardized its adverb formations. Finding these variants in old documents reveals how fluid spelling was before dictionaries enforced consistency.

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