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arboreally

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌɑːrˈbɔːr.i.ə.li/

KK: /ɑrˈbɔrɪəli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to trees or living in trees.


Example

The monkeys move arboreally, swinging from branch to branch.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever noticed how animals move arboreally in the forest?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's fascinating to watch them climb and swing from branch to branch.
Sloth A
I think it shows how adapted they are to living among the trees.
Sloth B
Absolutely, nature has some amazing ways of helping creatures thrive.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
treewise
woodwise
canopy
Antonyms
terrestrial
grounded
subterranean
Root Explanation

Arboreally is formed from "arbor" (from Latin "arbor", meaning tree) and the suffix "-eally" (derived from the Latin suffix "-alis", meaning pertaining to). The word describes something that is related to or characteristic of trees.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arbor' meaning tree, and remember that 'arboreally' refers to something that is related to trees.

Visually Confused Words
aborally
marmoreally
aurorally
abnormally
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