Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /bəˈtænɪkli/
KK: /bətænɪkli/
Definition
In a way that relates to the study of plants and their characteristics.
Example
The plant is botanically classified as a perennial species.
Conversation

Did you know that plants can be classified botanically into different categories?

Really? I had no idea there were so many classifications.

Yeah, it's fascinating how they group them based on their characteristics.

I should learn more about that; it sounds interesting!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
florally
vegetally
herbally
Antonyms
nonbotanically
unbotanically
artificially
Root Explanation
Botanically → It is formed from "botanica" (from Latin *botanica*, meaning plant-related) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "botanically" refers to something done in a manner related to plants or botany.
Memory Tip
Think of 'botanica' which relates to plants, and remember that 'botanically' means in a manner related to plants.
Visually Confused Words
britannically
unbotanical
titanically
tetanically
satanically
organically
byronically
biconically