incorrigibly
UK[ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbli]US[ɪnˈkɔːrɪdʒəbli]
adv
in a way that cannot be corrected, improved, or reformed
Morpheme Breakdown
in
corrig
ibly
in
not
corrig
correct
ibly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the adverb 'incorrigibly' is built upon the latin verb 'corrigere', meaning "to set straight, correct", which itself is composed of 'com-' (an intensifier) and 'regere' (to lead straight, rule). the negative prefix 'in-' negates the possibility of correction. the suffix '-ibly' adapts the adjective 'incorrigible' into an adverb. thus, the word's literal journey is from the concept of "leading straight" to "correcting," then to a state of being "not correctable," and finally to the manner of acting in a way that is "not correctable."
Analysis
Structure: in (not) + corrig (correct) + ibly (adverb suffix)
in: latin origin, a prefix meaning "not".
corrig: from latin 'corrigere', meaning "to correct, set straight". the root 'corrig' is a direct substring of the english spelling.
ibly: a suffix of latin origin via old french, used to form adverbs meaning "in a manner that can be [adjective]". here, combined with 'in', it forms "in a manner that cannot be [adjective]".
Examples
he remains incorrigibly optimistic, no matter the setbacks.
the child was incorrigibly mischievous, always finding new ways to cause trouble.
she is incorrigibly late to every meeting.