Debatefully

/dɪˈbeɪtfəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner characterized by debate or argumentation; with much discussion and disagreement.

Etymology

From debateful + -ly (adverbial suffix). The stacking of suffixes (-ful + -ly) shows how English builds increasingly specific modifiers from root words.

Kelly Says

This ultra-rare adverb form demonstrates how theoretically productive English suffixes are—almost any adjective can become an adverb, even if it's almost never used!

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