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Hygienically: meaning, definitions and examples

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hygienically

 

[ haɪˈdʒiːnɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

cleanliness and safety

In a manner that is conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, often through cleanliness or sanitary practices. This term is commonly used in contexts relating to food preparation, personal care, and general cleanliness.

Synonyms

cleanly, safely, sanitarily

Examples of usage

  • The food was stored hygienically to prevent contamination.
  • She always washes her hands hygienically before meals.
  • The clinic adheres to hygienically safe procedures.

Translations

Translations of the word "hygienically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 higienicamente

🇮🇳 स्वच्छता से

🇩🇪 hygienisch

🇮🇩 secara higienis

🇺🇦 гігієнічно

🇵🇱 higienicznie

🇯🇵 衛生的に (eiseiteki ni)

🇫🇷 de manière hygiénique

🇪🇸 higiénicamente

🇹🇷 hijyenik olarak

🇰🇷 위생적으로 (wisaengjeogeuro)

🇸🇦 بشكل صحي (bishakl sihi)

🇨🇿 hygienicky

🇸🇰 hygienicky

🇨🇳 卫生地 (wèishēng de)

🇸🇮 higiensko

🇮🇸 hreinlætis

🇰🇿 гигиеналық (gigienalyq)

🇬🇪 ჰიგიენურად (higienurad)

🇦🇿 higiyenik olaraq

🇲🇽 higiénicamente

Etymology

The word 'hygienically' is derived from the root of the word 'hygiene', which originates from the Greek word 'hygieinē' meaning 'healthful'. The prefix 'hygie-' pertains to health. The English word evolved during the late 19th century when the importance of sanitary practices in medicine and food handling became prominent. The suffix '-ically' is a common adverbial form added to adjectives, creating an adverb that describes the manner in which an action is performed. This connection underscores a growing societal emphasis on health, cleanliness, and prevention of disease, which was spurred on by advancements in medical science and public health awareness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,779, 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.