peremptorily
UK[pəˈremptərəli]US[pəˈremptərəli]
adv
in a way that expects immediate obedience and does not allow any discussion or refusal
adv
in a way that is final and cannot be changed or questioned
Morpheme Breakdown
perempt
ory
ly
perempt
take entirely
ory
adjective suffix
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the word 'peremptorily' originates from the latin adjective 'peremptorius', which itself derives from the verb 'perimere', meaning 'to take entirely' or 'to destroy'. this verb is a compound of 'per-' (thoroughly) and 'emere' (to take). in roman legal terminology, a 'peremptorius' plea was one that was absolute and final, destroying the opponent's case entirely. over time, this legal sense of being decisive and allowing no contradiction broadened into general english usage, describing any command or action that is absolute, final, and brooks no argument. the adverb-forming suffix '-ly' was then added to create the form describing the manner of such an action.
Analysis
Structure: perempt (take entirely) + ory (adjective suffix) + ly (adverb suffix)
perempt is from latin 'peremptorius', from 'perimere' meaning 'take entirely, destroy'. ory is a suffix forming adjectives meaning 'of or pertaining to'. ly is a suffix forming adverbs from adjectives.
Examples
the judge peremptorily dismissed the objection.
she spoke peremptorily, leaving no room for debate.
he was summoned peremptorily to the principal's office.