Definition

In a way that involves the use of antibiotics to treat infections or diseases.

Example

The doctor prescribed the medication antibiotically to help fight the infection.

Conversation

I heard that the doctor prescribed some medication that works antibiotically.

Oh really? I hope it helps with the infection.

Yeah, I think it's supposed to fight off bacteria antibiotically.

That sounds promising! Let's hope for a quick recovery.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antibiotically → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "bios" (from Greek, meaning life) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner). The word describes something that acts in a manner that is against life, specifically referring to substances that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against and 'bios' meaning life — this helps you remember that 'antibiotically' refers to acting against life, particularly in the context of bacteria.

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