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aerially

 

[ ˈɛrɪəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in the air

Aerially refers to something happening or existing in the air. It is often used in contexts relating to flight, aviation, and atmospheric phenomena. This term can also describe activities or operations that take place from the air, such as aerial photography or aerial surveys. The concept of aerially encompasses the idea of freedom associated with flying or being airborne.

Synonyms

above, aloft, overhead

Examples of usage

  • The aerially deployed drones captured stunning images of the landscape.
  • We studied the wildlife aerially to avoid disturbing their natural habitat.
  • Aerially applied fertilizers can help in efficiently covering large agricultural fields.

Translations

Translations of the word "aerially" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aéreamente

🇮🇳 हवा में

🇩🇪 luftseitig

🇮🇩 secara udara

🇺🇦 повітряно

🇵🇱 powietrznie

🇯🇵 空中で

🇫🇷 aériennement

🇪🇸 aéreamente

🇹🇷 havadan

🇰🇷 공중에서

🇸🇦 جويًا

🇨🇿 vzdušně

🇸🇰 vzdušne

🇨🇳 空中地

🇸🇮 zračno

🇮🇸 loftkennd

🇰🇿 әуе арқылы

🇬🇪 ჰაერში

🇦🇿 havadan

🇲🇽 aéreamente

Etymology

The term 'aerially' is derived from the Latin word 'aerius', meaning 'of the air', which itself comes from 'aer', meaning 'air'. The transition of 'aerial' into English occurred around the late 14th century, initially used as an adjective to describe things associated with the air or sky. The adverbial form 'aerially' emerged in the 19th century, reflecting increasing advancements in aviation and the exploration of the skies. Since then, 'aerially' has become an important word in various fields, including environmental science, geography, and photography, highlighting the significance of air-based perspectives and operations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,113, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.