Declensionally

/dɪˈklɛnʃənəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or involving word declensions; from the perspective of declension grammar.

Etymology

From declensional + -ly adverb suffix. This is a modern formation used primarily in linguistic and grammatical discussions.

Kelly Says

You'll almost never hear this word in everyday conversation—it's purely technical jargon that linguists use when they want to be extremely precise about whether they're discussing grammar in terms of cases and word-forms.

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