Doctrinarily

/ˌdɒktrɪˈneərɪli/ adverb

Definition

In the manner of a doctrinarian; in a way that is overly devoted to doctrines and rigid principles.

Etymology

From doctrinarian + -ly, creating an adverb that modifies how an action is performed with a doctrinarian's inflexibility.

Kelly Says

This word is so rare you'd have to actively search to find it used—it's the kind of 17th-18th century word that existed for precision but was too specialized to survive in modern usage.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.