Emarginately

/ɪˈmɑːrdʒɪnətli/ adverb

Definition

In an emarginated manner; with notches, indentations, or removed margins.

Etymology

From emarginated plus the adverb suffix -ly. This rare adverbial form would modify how an action is performed or how something is described in botanical or descriptive contexts.

Kelly Says

This adverb is so specialized it's barely used—even botanists would just say 'the leaf edges are emarginated' rather than 'the edges are emarginately formed.' Some words exist mostly to complete the grammar paradigm!

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