Curtailedly

/kɜrˈteɪldli/ adverb

Definition

In a curtailed or shortened manner; with reduction or abbreviation (a rare or non-standard adverbial form).

Etymology

From 'curtailed' (past participle of curtail) plus '-ly,' though this particular form is uncommon and not standard in most English dictionaries.

Kelly Says

This word is so rarely used that you might never encounter it in normal English—even 'curtailedly' might confuse your word processor!

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