locally
UK[ˈləʊkəli]US[ˈloʊkəli]
adv
in or referring to a particular area or region, especially the one you are in or the one you are talking about
adv
in a way that involves a particular part of the body
Morpheme Breakdown
local
ly
local
pertaining to a place
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the word "locally" is built upon the latin root locus, meaning "a place" or "a site." this root entered english via the french-derived adjective "local," which describes something belonging to or characteristic of a particular place. the addition of the old english adverbial suffix "-ly," a common germanic element for forming adverbs, transforms the adjective into a word describing the manner of being related to a place. thus, the literal construction "in a place-related manner" evolved into the modern abstract meanings concerning a specific geographical area or a specific part of something.
Analysis
Structure: local (pertaining to a place) + ly (adverb suffix)
- local: from latin localis, from locus meaning "place". functions as the adjectival root.
- ly: from old english -līce, an adverbial suffix indicating manner or quality.
Examples
the ingredients for the dish are sourced locally.
the pain was felt locally, just above the knee.
the decision was made locally, not by the national headquarters.