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Brokenly: meaning, definitions and examples

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brokenly

 

[ หˆbroสŠ.kษ™n.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

Brokenly refers to the manner in which something is expressed or communicated in a way that is fragmented or not whole. This term is often used to describe speech that is interrupted, hesitant, or lacking fluency.

Synonyms

fragmentedly, haltingly, incompletely.

Examples of usage

  • He spoke brokenly, struggling to find the right words.
  • She told the story brokenly, stopping frequently to collect her thoughts.
  • The child explained the situation brokenly, using simple words.
  • He could only respond brokenly, his emotions overwhelming him.

Translations

Translations of the word "brokenly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quebradamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‚เคŸเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gebrochen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ patah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัˆะบะพะดะถะตะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zepsuto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃŠใ‚Œใฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cassรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ roto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑrฤฑk bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์„œ์ ธ์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุณูˆุฑู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozbitฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zlomenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ด็ขŽๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zlomljeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brotin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑndฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ roto

Etymology

The term 'brokenly' is derived from the adjective 'broken', which has its roots as a past participle of the verb 'break'. The Old English word 'brecan' meant to shatter, destroy, or separate into parts. Over time, 'broken' evolved to describe something that is damaged or not functioning properly. Adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' transforms the adjective into an adverb, indicating the manner of an action. Thus, 'brokenly' conveys that something is happening in a broken or fragmented manner. This use reflects a broader linguistic phenomenon in English where adverbs are frequently formed by adding '-ly' to adjectives, allowing for greater specificity in describing how actions are performed.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,535 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.