spatially
UK[ˈspeɪʃəli]US[ˈspeɪʃəli]
adv
in a way that relates to space, position, or area
Morpheme Breakdown
spatial
ly
spatial
relating to space
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the word 'spatially' is built upon the adjective 'spatial', which itself originates from the latin noun 'spatium', denoting an extent, interval, or area. the english word 'space' evolved from this latin root via old french 'espace'. the suffix '-al' was added to form the adjective meaning 'pertaining to space'. finally, the old english adverbial suffix '-ly', descended from proto-germanic '-liko', was appended to create the adverb, describing actions or qualities related to dimensions, arrangement, or position within space.
Analysis
Structure: spatial (relating to space) + ly (adverb suffix)
spatial (from latin 'spatium', meaning 'space', via english 'space' + adjective suffix '-al'); ly (from old english '-lice', an adverb-forming suffix)
Examples
the data was analyzed spatially to identify clusters of activity.
the artist is renowned for thinking spatially, creating immersive installations.
the two events were close temporally but distant spatially.