differently
UK: ˈdɪf.rənt.li | US: ˈdɪf.ər.ənt.li
adv. in a manner that is not the same as another or others
adv. in a way that shows distinction or variation
differently = differ<disagree> + ent<adjective suffix> + ly<adverb suffix>
- differ (from Latin differre, "to carry apart, disagree"): Combines dis- (apart) + ferre (to carry).
- ent: Adjective-forming suffix from Latin -entem, indicating state or quality.
- ly: Adverb-forming suffix from Old English -lice, meaning "in the manner of."
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin differre, where dis- (apart) and ferre (to bear) combine to mean "to carry apart" or "disagree." Over time, differ evolved in Middle English to mean "to be unlike." The suffix -ent (via Old French) turned it into an adjective (different), and -ly later converted it into an adverb, emphasizing manner or mode.
She approached the problem differently from her colleagues.
The twins dress differently to express their individuality.
The artist interprets the theme differently in each painting.
Machines process data differently than the human brain.
Cultures celebrate holidays differently around the world.