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authoritatively

 

[ əˌθɒrɪˈteɪtɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in giving orders or making decisions

In a manner that conveys or exercises authority.

Synonyms

commandingly, decisively, with authority

Examples of usage

  • He spoke authoritatively on the subject, citing numerous sources.
  • She answered the question authoritatively, leaving no room for doubt.
  • The manager dealt with the situation authoritatively, resolving the conflict quickly.
  • They acted authoritatively, taking charge of the project and leading the team effectively.
  • The professor explained the concept authoritatively, drawing from years of research.

Translations

Translations of the word "authoritatively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 autoritariamente

🇮🇳 अधिकारपूर्वक

🇩🇪 autoritätlich

🇮🇩 secara otoritatif

🇺🇦 авторитетно

🇵🇱 autorytatywnie

🇯🇵 権威的に

🇫🇷 de manière autoritaire

🇪🇸 autoritaria

🇹🇷 otoriter bir şekilde

🇰🇷 권위 있게

🇸🇦 بشكل سلطوي

🇨🇿 autoritativně

🇸🇰 autoritatívne

🇨🇳 权威地

🇸🇮 avtoritativno

🇮🇸 með valdi

🇰🇿 билікпен

🇬🇪 ავტორიტეტულად

🇦🇿 avtoritarcasına

🇲🇽 autoritaria

Etymology

The word 'authoritatively' is derived from the word 'authority', which comes from the Latin word 'auctoritas', meaning 'influence, command, or power'. The suffix '-ive' is added to form the adverb 'authoritatively', indicating the manner in which something is done with authority or control. The use of the word dates back to the early 17th century, when it was first recorded in English literature.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,002, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.