Cubicly

/ˈkjuːbɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a cubic manner; in relation to cubes or cubic properties, though this is a rarely used variant of 'cubically.'

Etymology

From 'cubic' (Greek 'kubos') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly.' This is an alternative adverbial form to 'cubically,' less commonly used in modern usage.

Kelly Says

The existence of both 'cubically' and 'cubicly' shows how English speakers were unsure about the best way to form adverbs from 'cubic'—similar debates happened with words like 'historic' versus 'historical.'

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