hourly
UK: ˈaʊəli | US: ˈaʊərli
Definition
adj. occurring every hour
adj. calculated or paid by the hour
adv. at regular intervals of one hour
Structure
hour <time unit>ly <adjective/adverb suffix>
Etymology
The word "hourly" combines "hour," derived from Old French hore (from Latin hora, meaning "hour" or "time"), with the suffix "-ly," which originates from Old English -līc (meaning "like" or "pertaining to"). The suffix "-ly" is commonly used to form adjectives and adverbs indicating frequency or manner. Over time, "hourly" evolved to describe actions or measurements tied to hourly intervals, reflecting its logical connection to the base word "hour."
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