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convectively

convectively

1 8.4
Heat moves through air or water, for example when warm air rises
  • adverb
  • /kənˈvɛk.tɪv.li/
  • Specialized
: convectivamente
  • The first-stage buckets are convectively cooled by an advanced serpentine configuration.

Examples

  • Heat from the sun causes the air to rise convectively, leading to the formation of clouds and thunderstorms.

  • In warm weather, convectively rising air creates towering storm clouds that can bring heavy rain.

  • The furnace worked efficiently, as the air was circulated convectively to maintain an even temperature throughout the house.

Surface Forms

convectively positive

Morphology

convectively = convective (transparent) = convect + ive + ly

Formed by the regular adverbial suffix '-ly' added to 'convective'; the meaning simply expresses 'in a convective manner'.

Etymology

Convectively comes from Latin parts con- 'together' and vehere 'to carry', a root you see in convey and vehicle. So convectively means 'by carrying'—heat or water moved by the flow of air or liquid.