Brokenly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฃ๏ธ
brokenly
[ หbroส.kษn.li ]
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:
๐ต๐น quebradamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช gebrochen
๐ฎ๐ฉ patah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัะบะพะดะถะตะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ zepsuto
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฃใใฆ
๐ซ๐ท cassรฉ
๐ช๐ธ roto
๐น๐ท kฤฑrฤฑk bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์์ ธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุณูุฑูุง
๐จ๐ฟ rozbitฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ zlomenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ ด็ขๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ zlomljeno
๐ฎ๐ธ brotin
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑndฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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