declaratively

English

Etymology

From declarative +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: dĭ-klârə-tĭv-lē, -klăr-
  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈklæɹ.ə.tɪv.li/
  • Rhymes: -ɛəətɪvli, -ɛːətɪvli, -æɹətɪvli, -aɹətɪvli
  • Hyphenation: de‧clar‧a‧tive‧ly

Adverb

declaratively (comparative more declaratively, superlative most declaratively)

  1. In a declarative way.
    • 2008 June 12, Kirk Semple, “Bronx Produce Co-op Says Market May Leave the City”, in New York Times[1]:
      Asked if the city had declaratively refused to share the costs of an expansion, she responded: “No, no, no.