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anatomically

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /əˈnætəˌmɪkli/

KK: /əˈnætəˌmɪkli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to the structure and organization of living things, especially their physical parts.


Example

The muscles are arranged anatomically to allow for efficient movement.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know that our muscles are arranged anatomically for better movement?
Sloth B
Really? I never thought about it that way.
Sloth A
Yeah, it's fascinating how everything has a purpose anatomically.
Sloth B
That makes sense! The human body is like a well-designed machine.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
physiologically
structurally
biologically
Antonyms
functionally
externally
superficially
Root Explanation

Anatomically → It is formed from "anatomy" (from Greek "anatomē", meaning dissection or cutting up) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "anatomically" refers to something done in a manner that relates to the structure of organisms, particularly in terms of dissection or bodily structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anatomy' as the study of the body's structure, and remember that 'anatomically' means relating to that study.

Visually Confused Words
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analytically
analogically
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