sanitarily
|san-i-tar-i-ly|
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/ˈsænəˌtɛri/
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/ˈsænɪtəri/
(sanitary)
cleanliness and hygiene
Etymology
'sanitarily' originates from English, formed from the adjective 'sanitary' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'sanitary' ultimately comes from Latin 'sanitarius' (from 'sanitas'), where 'sanitas' meant 'health'.
'sanitarily' derives from the adjective 'sanitary' (modern English), which entered English from French 'sanitaire', itself from Latin 'sanitarius' and 'sanitas'. Over time the adjective gained the adverbial suffix '-ly' to form 'sanitarily'.
Initially related to 'health' (Latin 'sanitas'), the sense shifted toward 'relating to cleanliness and hygiene'; 'sanitarily' now means 'in a hygienic/clean manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that maintains health and prevents disease; hygienically.
The kitchen was kept sanitarily to prevent foodborne illnesses.
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Last updated: 2025/09/30 20:53