-ibly en · X
Etymology
Euphonic blend of -ible + -ly, due to difficulty of pronouncing *-iblely. Compare same sound change in unrelated feebly, nimbly, and nobly.
Meanings
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(morpheme) Used to form adverbs corresponding to adjectives that end in -ible.
audible → audibly
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| -ably | alternative | lexicographic |