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umbilically

umbilically

1 7.7
In a way that shows a direct, important link like the cord between mother and baby
  • adverb
  • /ʌmˈbɪlɪkli/
  • Specialized
: umbilicalmente
  • The artist felt umbilically connected to her hometown, drawing inspiration from its landscapes.

Examples

  • The mother and child are connected umbilically.

  • The two computers are umbilically linked to ensure constant data flow.

  • The astronaut remained umbilically attached to the spacecraft during the spacewalk.

  • The new device is umbilically connected to the main power supply for safety.

  • They are umbilically linked through their shared experiences.

  • Their partnership is umbilically linked, with each supporting the other's success and well-being.

  • The community is umbilically tied to its traditions, which continue to shape its identity.

How Connected

vitally
21 3.9
umbilically
  • Specialized
1 7.7
directly
974 1.9
loosely
7 2.6
remotely
116 3.7

Surface Forms

umbilically positive

Morphology

umbilically = umbilical (transparent) = umbilical + ly

A regular adverbial formation from the adjective 'umbilical', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

The word umbilically comes from Latin umbilicus, meaning 'navel' or 'belly button'. Think of an umbilical cord that gives life and keeps a baby directly connected to its mother, so used umbilically it means a direct or vital link between two things.