STUTTERINGLY Meaning and
Definition
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Stutteringly is an adverb derived from the verb "stutter," which refers to the act of speaking with involuntary interruptions or repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words. When someone speaks stutteringly, they are expressing their thoughts or communicating in a halting, hesitant, or faltering manner, characterized by frequent disruptions or hesitations in their speech pattern.
The term implies that the person is experiencing difficulty in achieving fluency in their speech, often resulting from a speech impediment or a temporary inhibition of speaking skills due to nervousness, anxiety, or lack of confidence. Stutteringly can also describe a situation where a person is struggling to find the right words, causing their speech to become fragmented or interrupted.
When one speaks stutteringly, their speech may be punctuated by repetitions, prolongations, or blocks on certain sounds or words. These interruptions often create a sense of unease or tension in the speaker, as well as those listening.
Additionally, the use of the adverb "stutteringly" can be metaphorically applied to describe any action or process that occurs with hesitancy, irregularity, or interruptions, much like the fragmented speech patterns associated with stuttering.
Common Misspellings for STUTTERINGLY
- atutteringly
- ztutteringly
- xtutteringly
- dtutteringly
- etutteringly
- wtutteringly
- srutteringly
- sfutteringly
- sgutteringly
- syutteringly
- s6utteringly
- s5utteringly
- stytteringly
- sthtteringly
- stjtteringly
- stitteringly
- st8tteringly
- st7tteringly
- sturteringly
Etymology of STUTTERINGLY
The word stutteringly is derived from the verb stutter, which originated from the Old English word stoteren or stoterian. This Old English term meant to stutter, stumble, or hesitate in speech. Over time, the verb stutter evolved in Middle English to refer specifically to a speech impediment characterized by involuntary repetition or prolongation of sounds, syllables, or words. The -ly suffix is then added to form the adverb stutteringly, which means in a manner characteristic of stuttering or with hesitations in speech.
Similar spelling words for STUTTERINGLY
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