philatelically

9.9

In a way that is about stamp collecting

adverb
/ˌfɪləˈtɛlɪkli/

Specialized

: filatélicamente

The event was celebrated philatelically with the release of a commemorative stamp.

Examples

She approached the topic philatelically, focusing on rare postage stamps.
The exhibit was organized philatelically to attract collectors.
Many countries mark historical events philatelically through special stamp issues.
She approached the topic philatelically.
Many countries mark historical events philatelically through special stamp issues.
The event was celebrated philatelically with the release of a commemorative stamp.
She approached the topic philatelically, focusing on rare postage stamps.

Surface Forms

philatelically positive

Morphology

philatelically = philatelic (transparent) = philately + ic + ally

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'philatelic' using the productive suffix '-ally'.

Etymology

Philatelically comes from philately, which means 'love of stamps'; phil- means 'love' and ateleia was a Greek word for 'not taxed', because a stamp showed the postage was already paid. So, to act philatelically is to do something in the way of stamp collecting.