exceedingly

UK: ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli | US: ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli

Definition

  1. adv. to an extreme or exceptional degree

  2. adv. (archaic) excessively; beyond limits

Structure
exceed <to go beyond>ing <present participle suffix>ly <adverb suffix>
Etymology

The word "exceedingly" originates from the verb "exceed," which comes from Latin "excedere" (ex- "out" + cedere "go"). The suffix "-ing" forms the present participle, and "-ly" converts it into an adverb. Historically, it emphasized surpassing limits, later narrowing to mean "extremely" in modern usage.

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