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ontologically

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In an ontological manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adv

Meaning 2

Inherently.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: proscribed, sometimes

Examples

  • ontologically evil

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English ontological Middle English -ly English -ly English ontologically From ontological + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: ontològicament — ontological manner
  • Finnish: ontologisesti — ontological manner
  • French: ontologiquement — ontological manner
  • Georgian: ონტოლოგიურად (onṭologiurad) — ontological manner
  • Italian: ontologicamente — ontological manner
  • Latvian: ontoloģiski — ontological manner
  • Norwegian: ontologisk — ontological manner
  • Polish: ontologicznie — ontological manner
  • Portuguese: ontologicamente — ontological manner
  • Spanish: ontológicamente — ontological manner