journalistically
UK[ˌdʒɜːnəˈlɪstɪkli]US[ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪkli]
adv
In a manner relating to journalism or journalists; according to the principles and practices of journalism.
Morpheme Breakdown
journal
ist
ic
ally
journal
daily record
ist
practitioner
ic
adjective suffix
ally
adverb suffix
Etymology
The word 'journalistically' is built upon the core concept of the 'journal', which originates from the Latin diurnalis, meaning 'daily'. This reflects the original purpose of journalism in recording and disseminating daily events. The suffix -ist attaches to form 'journalist', specifying a practitioner of this daily recording, while -ic transforms it into the adjective 'journalistic', describing matters pertaining to that profession. Finally, the adverbial suffix -ally is appended, creating a word that describes the manner in which an action is performed according to the standards, ethics, and methods of journalism. Thus, the term encapsulates a progression from the idea of a daily record to the principled practice of reporting.
Analysis
Structure: journal (daily record) + ist (practitioner) + ic (adjective suffix) + ally (adverb suffix)
- journal: From Latin diurnalis (daily), via Old French jurnal. In this word, it refers to a daily record or newspaper.
- ist: A suffix of Greek origin via Latin, denoting a person who practices or is concerned with something.
- ic: A suffix from Greek -ikos via Latin -icus, forming adjectives.
- ally: A suffix from Latin -alis via Old French -el, forming adverbs from adjectives ending in -ic.
Examples
The story was investigated and reported journalistically, with rigorous fact-checking and multiple sources.
While the book is based on true events, it is not written journalistically but as a personal narrative.
The blogger was criticized for not handling the sensitive topic journalistically, prioritizing speed over accuracy.