clinically
UK: ˈklɪnɪkli | US: ˈklɪnɪkli
adv. in a manner relating to the observation and treatment of patients (medical context)
adv. in a detached, objective, or analytical manner (non-medical context)
The word "clinically" derives from "clinical," which originates from the Greek "klinē" (bed), referring to a patient's bedside—the traditional setting for medical observation. The suffix "-al" forms an adjective, and "-ly" converts it into an adverb. Over time, "clinical" expanded beyond medicine to describe impersonal objectivity, reflecting the detached precision of medical diagnosis.
The doctor assessed the patient clinically, noting all symptoms without bias.
She spoke clinically about the experiment, avoiding emotional language.
The lab results were analyzed clinically to ensure accuracy.
His tone was clinically cold, devoid of any empathy.
The report described the incident clinically, focusing solely on facts.