medically
|med-i-cal-ly|
B2
/ˈmɛdɪkli/
(medical)
related to medicine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'medically' originates from the Latin word 'medicus,' meaning 'physician' or 'healer.'
Historical Evolution
'medicus' transformed into the Old French word 'medical,' and eventually became the modern English word 'medical.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a physician,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to medicine.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to medicine or the practice of medicine.
The patient was treated medically for his condition.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 22:57