determinedly
UK[dɪˈtɜːmɪndli]US[dɪˈtɜːrmɪndli]
adv
in a way that shows you have made a firm decision and will not change your mind
adv
in a way that shows a strong desire to achieve something, even when it is difficult
Morpheme Breakdown
de
termine
edly
de
completely, thoroughly
termine
edly
Etymology
the word 'determinedly' is built upon the core latin root 'terminus', which signified a boundary or limit. the prefix 'de-', meaning "completely", was added to create the verb 'determine', literally meaning "to set bounds to" or "to bring to an end". this evolved into the sense of settling a question or making a firm decision. the addition of the adjectival '-ed' suffix created 'determined', describing one whose mind is settled. finally, the adverbial '-ly' suffix was appended to form 'determinedly', describing the manner of acting with resolute purpose, a concept that has expanded from its original literal sense of marking boundaries to the abstract sense of unwavering resolve.
Analysis
Structure: de + termine + edly
- de- (latin origin, prefix): meaning "completely, thoroughly".
- termine (latin origin, root): from 'terminus', meaning "boundary, limit, end".
- -edly (english origin, suffix): an adverbial suffix formed from the past participle suffix '-ed' and the adverbial suffix '-ly', indicating manner.
Examples
she walked determinedly towards the manager's office to state her case.
despite the heavy rain, the rescue team continued determinedly with their search.
he determinedly saved every penny until he could afford his own home.