Familiarizingly

/fəˈmɪljərˌaɪzɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that makes something familiar or helps one become familiar with something.

Etymology

From familiarizing + -ly (adverbial suffix). A rare formation combining gerund, adjectival, and adverbial morphemes.

Kelly Says

This word is delightfully rare, but it captures something real—when a good teacher explains something 'familiarizingly,' they're strategically connecting new ideas to what you already know.

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