Genitally

/dʒɛˈnɪtəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or affecting the genitals or reproductive organs; used to describe actions or conditions that concern reproductive anatomy.

Etymology

From genital + '-ly' (adverb suffix), converting the adjective to an adverb to describe how something occurs or its manner of occurrence.

Kelly Says

Words like 'genitally' reveal how English allows us to convert almost any anatomical term into an adverb, so doctors can write precise sentences like 'the patient was genitally examined' without ever using the word 'examined' alone.

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