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combatively

/ˈkəmˈbæ.t̬ɪv.li/

combatively adverb: in a combative way.

Adverb

combatively (comparative more combatively, superlative most combatively)

  1. In a combative way.

Forms of combatively

comparativemore combatively
superlativemost combatively

Origin of combatively

From combative + -ly.

Questions about combatively

What does combatively mean?
Combatively means in a combative way.
What part of speech is combatively?
Combatively is an adverb.
How do you pronounce combatively?
Combatively is pronounced /ˈkəmˈbæ.t̬ɪv.li/ (US).

Words near combatively in the dictionary

  1. combaters
  2. combatest
  3. combateth
  4. combating
  5. combative
  6. combatively
  7. combativeness
  8. combatives
  9. combativities
  10. combativity
  11. combats

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