prepositionally

8.6

In a way that uses a word to link other words, like 'in' or 'before'

adverb
/ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃənəli/

Specialized

: preposicionalmente

Some words can function both prepositionally and adverbially, depending on the context.

Examples

In this sentence, 'before' is used prepositionally rather than as an adverb.
He explained the concept prepositionally.
The term was analyzed prepositionally to clarify its grammatical usage.
Think prepositionally!
In this sentence, 'before' is used prepositionally rather than as an adverb.
Some words can function both prepositionally and adverbially, depending on the context.
The term was analyzed prepositionally to clarify its grammatical usage.

Surface Forms

prepositionally positive

Morphology

prepositionally = prepositional (transparent) = preposition + al + ly

Standard adverb formation by adding '-ly' to the adjective 'prepositional', a regular and productive morphological step.

Etymology

The word prepositionally comes from pre- 'before' and position 'place'. A preposition is a small word put before a noun to show time, place, or relation, so to use something prepositionally means to use it 'like a preposition', placed before another word to show how the two words are connected.