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honorarily

hon·or·ar·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [on-uh-rer-ee]
    • /ˈɒn əˌrɛr i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [on-uh-rer-ee]
    • /ˈɒn əˌrɛr i/

Definitions of honorarily word

  • adjective honorarily given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc.: The university presented the new governor with an honorary degree. 1
  • adjective honorarily holding a title or position conferred for honor only: an honorary president. 1
  • adjective honorarily (of an obligation) depending on one's honor for fulfillment. 1
  • adjective honorarily conferring or commemorating honor or distinction. 1
  • adjective honorarily given, made, or serving as a token of honor: an honorary gift. 1
  • noun honorarily In an honorary manner. 1

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Origin of honorarily

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15, honorary is from the Latin word honōrārius relating to honor. See honor, -ary

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Parts of speech for Honorarily

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

honorarily popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

honorarily usage trend in Literature

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