ideally
|i-de-al-ly|
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/aɪˈdiːəli/
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/aɪˈdɪəli/
(ideal)
perfectly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ideally' originates from the word 'ideal,' which comes from the Latin word 'idealis,' meaning 'pertaining to an idea or form.'
Historical Evolution
'idealis' transformed into the French word 'idéal,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ideal,' from which 'ideally' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to an idea or form,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in an ideal manner.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in an ideal manner; perfectly.
Ideally, we should leave by 7 a.m. to avoid traffic.
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Adverb 2
in the best possible way.
Ideally, the project will be completed by the end of the month.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35