SLOPINGLY Meaning and
Definition
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Slopingly is an adverb that describes an action or occurrence taking place in a sloping or inclined manner. Derived from the adjective "sloping," which refers to a surface or a line deviating from the horizontal or vertical at an angle, slopingly conveys the idea of something occurring with a noticeable slant or angle.
When used to describe the movement of an object, slopingly suggests a motion that either ascends or descends along a slope. For example, "The bike raced slopingly down the hill," implies the bicycle moved swiftly in a downward direction, following the incline of the hill slope.
The term slopingly can also be used to describe the manner in which a surface or structure is positioned. For instance, "The roof of the house is slopingly angled," illustrates that the roof surface is slightly inclined, deviating from the perfectly horizontal position.
It is worth noting that slopingly is often used in contexts related to geography, engineering, architecture, or any situation where the angle or inclination of an object or surface needs to be emphasized. This word allows for a concise and descriptive way to communicate the sloping nature of various objects, motions, or spatial arrangements.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for SLOPINGLY
- alopingly
- zlopingly
- xlopingly
- dlopingly
- elopingly
- wlopingly
- skopingly
- spopingly
- soopingly
- slipingly
- slkpingly
- sllpingly
- slppingly
- sl0pingly
- sl9pingly
- slooingly
- slolingly
- slo-ingly
- slo0ingly
Etymology of SLOPINGLY
The word "slopingly" is formed by adding the suffix "-ly" to the word "sloping". The etymology of "sloping" can be traced back to the verb "slope", which originated from the Middle English word "slopen". "Slopen" came from the Old English word "slūpan", meaning "to slip away, to glide", ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*slupaną". The "ly" suffix is used to convert the adjective "sloping" into an adverb, indicating that something is done in a sloping manner.
Similar spelling words for SLOPINGLY
- slip in,
- sleeping bag,
- slip on,
- slip-on,
- Slovinsky,
- Slavin,
- slipping,
- sleeping,
- slap on,
- slap-bang,
- sloppiness,
- sloping,
- slevin.
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