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transactionally

transactionally

1 8.4
In a way that expects something in return for help or support
  • adverb
  • /trænˈzækʃənəli/
: de manera transaccional
  • I'm holding on to this relationship transactionally, just in case.

The bottom line is this, I need you to stop thinking just transactionally.

Examples

  • She approached her business partnerships transactionally, always looking for mutual benefits.

  • In a transactionally driven society, many people prioritize financial gain over personal connections.

  • His friendships are often built transactionally, with each individual expecting something in return.

Surface Forms

transactionally positive

Morphology

transactionally = transactional (transparent) = transaction + al + ly

The adverb is formed by adding '-ly' to 'transactional'; although often used figuratively to describe interpersonal behaviour, the morphological formation is regular and inferable.

Etymology

Transactionally comes from trans- ('across') and action ('doing'), like in transaction, which is an exchange. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a 'give-and-take': to act transactionally is to treat meetings or help as an exchange, always looking for what you will get rather than a personal connection.