Coercively: meaning, definitions and examples

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coercively

 

[ kəʊˈɜːrsɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

unpleasant situation

Coercively refers to an action performed under coercion or force. It indicates that the subject is compelled or pressured to act in a certain way, often against their will.

Synonyms

compulsively, forcefully, forcibly

Examples of usage

  • She was coerced coercively into signing the contract.
  • The laws were enforced coercively to maintain order.
  • He acted coercively, leaving no room for dissent.
  • The company's policy was implemented coercively.

Translations

Translations of the word "coercively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coercivamente

🇮🇳 बलात्कारी तरीके से

🇩🇪 zwangsvoll

🇮🇩 secara paksa

🇺🇦 примусово

🇵🇱 przymusowo

🇯🇵 強制的に

🇫🇷 de manière coercitive

🇪🇸 coercitivamente

🇹🇷 zorla

🇰🇷 강제로

🇸🇦 بشكل قسري

🇨🇿 násilně

🇸🇰 násilne

🇨🇳 强制性地

🇸🇮 prisilno

🇮🇸 með valdi

🇰🇿 мәжбүрлеп

🇬🇪 ძალადობრივად

🇦🇿 məcburi olaraq

🇲🇽 coercivamente

Word origin

The term 'coercively' is derived from the verb 'coerce', which comes from the Latin 'coercere' meaning 'to confine, enclose, or restrain'. This root is formed from 'com-', meaning 'together', and 'arcere', meaning 'to keep in' or 'to restrain'. The evolution of the term into English occurred in the late 15th century, signifying the act of persuading or forcing someone to do something against their will. The adverbial form 'coercively' developed to describe actions taken in a coercive manner, emphasizing the element of force or pressure involved. Over the centuries, the application of this term has broadened to encompass various contexts, including legal, psychological, and social scenarios where individuals or groups exert pressure on others.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,827, 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.