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discerningly

discerningly
Adverb

Meanings

Adverbdiscerningly

In a way that shows good judgment or the ability to perceive fine details and quality.

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Etymology

Derived from the Latin "discernere," meaning to separate or divide, which evolved into the Middle English "discernen." The adverbial form was created by adding the suffix "-ly" to the adjective "discerning," which itself is the present participle of the verb "discern."

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