notoriously
UK[nəʊˈtɔːriəsli]US[noʊˈtɔːriəsli]
adv
In a way that is well known for some bad quality or deed.
Morpheme Breakdown
notori
ous
ly
notori
known
ous
adjective suffix
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
The word "notoriously" is built upon the Latin root notus, meaning "known," which derives from the verb noscere, "to get to know." The suffix -ous was added to form the adjective "notorious," originally meaning simply "well-known" or "public." Over time, the term acquired a negative connotation, coming to signify being known for unfavorable reasons. The adverbial suffix -ly, of Germanic origin, was then appended to create the modern adverb, describing an action performed in a famously, and typically infamously, recognizable manner.
Analysis
Structure: notori (known) + ous (adjective suffix) + ly (adverb suffix)
- notori: From Latin notorius (well-known, public), from notus (known), past participle of noscere (to get to know).
- ous: A suffix forming adjectives, from Latin -osus (full of, prone to).
- ly: A suffix forming adverbs from adjectives, from Old English -lice (body, form, like).
Examples
The area is notoriously difficult to navigate for first-time visitors.
He was notoriously late for every meeting.
The software is notoriously buggy and prone to crashes.