Definition of expressly

expresslyadverb

rõ ràng

/ɪkˈspresli//ɪkˈspresli/

"Expressly" comes from the Latin word "expressus," meaning "pressed out" or "squeezed out." This reflects the idea of something being clearly stated or made known, as if the meaning was being squeezed out of the speaker. The word evolved through Old French "express" and Middle English "expresse," gaining the "-ly" suffix in the 16th century to form the adverb "expressly," signifying a specific and direct manner.

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clearly; definitely

rõ ràng; chắc chắn

Example:
  • She was expressly forbidden to touch my papers.

    Cô ấy bị cấm tuyệt đối chạm vào giấy tờ của tôi.

for a special and deliberate purpose

cho một mục đích đặc biệt và có chủ ý

Example:
  • The rule was introduced expressly for this purpose.

    Quy tắc được đưa ra rõ ràng cho mục đích này.

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