Dedicatorily

/ˌdɛd.ɪ.kəˈtɔr.ə.li/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to dedication; in the style or manner of a dedicator or dedicatory ceremony.

Etymology

From 'dedicatory' (relating to dedication) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly,' creating an adverb describing how something is done in a dedicatory manner.

Kelly Says

This wonderfully rare word shows how English can stack suffixes endlessly—'dedicatorily' means 'in a dedicatory way,' proving that English is both logical and slightly excessive in its word-building.

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