Conservatively

/kənˈsɜːvətɪvli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that avoids risk or big changes, preferring to keep things as they are or move slowly and carefully.

Etymology

From conservative (from Latin conservare 'to preserve') + -ly adverb suffix. The term emerged in the 18th century to describe a political approach favoring tradition and gradual change.

Kelly Says

The word 'conservatively' reveals how language itself is conservative—we've kept the Latin root 'servare' (to keep safe) alive for over 2,000 years, just like conservatives want to keep traditions alive!

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