nautically

nau·ti·cal

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Definitions of nautically word

adjective nautically of or relating to sailors, ships, or navigation: nautical terms. 1
noun nautically In a nautical manner. 1

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

1545-55; < Latin nautic(us) pertaining to ships or sailors (< Greek nautikós, equivalent to naû(s) ship + -tikos -tic) + -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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