Criminologically

/ˌkrɪmɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that relates to or uses the methods of criminology.

Etymology

From criminological + -ly adverbial suffix, following the standard English pattern for converting adjectives to adverbs describing how something is done.

Kelly Says

Adding -ly to criminological shows how English lets us turn any adjective into an adverb—it's like giving the word instructions on how to behave in a sentence.

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