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adv
In an instantial way, as:
In instances rather than systemically.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Synonyms: on a case-by-case basis, ad hoc
Antonyms: systemically, generically, categorically, classically, typically
adv
In an instantial way, as:
Happening when instances arise, rather than being enqueued.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: ad hoc
Antonyms: none provided
History
From instantial + -ly.
