editorially
UK[ˌed.ɪˈtɔː.ri.ə.li]US[ˌed.əˈtɔːr.i.ə.li]
adv
in a way that relates to the expression of opinions or the making of content choices, rather than the reporting of facts.
adv
in a way that relates to the work of an editor.
Morpheme Breakdown
edit
or
ial
ly
edit
prepare for publication
or
agent noun suffix
ial
adjective suffix
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the word 'editorially' is built upon the core verb 'edit', which traces back to the latin 'edere', meaning 'to give out' or 'to publish'. the addition of the agent suffix '-or' creates 'editor', denoting one who prepares material for publication. the adjective-forming suffix '-ial' then shifts the meaning to pertain to the qualities or domain of an editor. finally, the adverbial suffix '-ly' transforms it to describe the manner in which something is done, resulting in the modern sense of performing an action in a way that involves editorial judgment or perspective.
Analysis
Structure: edit (prepare for publication) + or (agent noun suffix) + ial (adjective suffix) + ly (adverb suffix)
edit (from latin 'editus', past participle of 'edere', meaning 'to give out, publish'), or (latin agent noun suffix), ial (latin-derived adjective-forming suffix), ly (old english-derived adverb-forming suffix).
Examples
the newspaper wrote editorially about the need for political reform.
she was involved editorially in shaping the final draft of the manuscript.
the magazine approaches its content both journalistically and editorially.