spatially — in a way that relates to space and the position, size, or shape of things
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that relates to space and the position, size, or shape of things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspeɪʃəli/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks spatially - she always finds the most awkward place to sleep.
- The museum exhibits are spatially arranged to tell the story of human evolution.
- GPS systems help us think spatially about our location on Earth.
spatially
ADVERB[/ˈspeɪʃəli/]
in a way that relates to space and the position, size, or shape of things
in a way that relates to space and the position, size, or shape of things
Design spatially for unity, not racially - make every space specially inclusive!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'spatium', meaning 'space' or 'area'. The adjective 'spatial' was formed by adding the suffix '-al' to indicate 'relating to space', and the adverbial form 'spatially' was created by appending the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Breakdown
spatium (Latin: space) + -al (adjective suffix: relating to) + -ly (adverb suffix: in a manner of) = spatially (in a manner relating to space)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks spatially - she always finds the most awkward place to sleep.”
“The museum exhibits are spatially arranged to tell the story of human evolution.”
“GPS systems help us think spatially about our location on Earth.”
“He's spatially challenged - he got lost in his own backyard.”
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