Clerically

/ˈklɛrɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or characteristic of the clergy or clerical work.

Etymology

From clerical plus -ly (from Old English -līce, a suffix forming adverbs). This adverb allows description of actions or styles performed in a clergy-like manner.

Kelly Says

An adverb like 'clerically' shows how English lets us describe behavior—someone might dress clerically, speak clerically, or organize their office clerically, transforming a noun into a way of being.

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