Corruptibly

/kəˈrʌptəbli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is corruptible or subject to corruption; in a way that can be corrupted.

Etymology

From 'corruptible' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly.' This adverb form is rarely used in modern English but appears in classical and theological texts.

Kelly Says

This is a word that sounds like it should be common but almost never is—modern writers just say 'corruptly' instead, so 'corruptibly' has become archaic and specialized!

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