idiomatically

Meanings

• adverb

  Used in a situation where an action or statement is true or applicable in a figurative or metaphorical sense, rather than a literal one.

  - "She idiomatically used the expression 'kick the bucket' when describing her grandfather's death."
  - "Despite his tall stature, he idiomatically 'pulled the short straw' during team selection."

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Variants

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idiomatic , idiomatically , idiomaticness , idiomaticnesses

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Etymology

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The term 'idiomatically' comes from the Greek word 'idios,' meaning 'personal' or 'private.' An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning of its individual words.

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Trivia

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1. The average English speaker knows around 20,000 words, but only around 3,000 idioms.

2. The English language has around 20,000 idioms, with new ones being added every year.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metaphor: Idiomatically is a type of figurative language that uses metaphor to convey a meaning different from the literal one.

2. Simile: Simile is another type of figurative language that uses comparison to convey a meaning, similar to idioms.

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Culture

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Idiomatically has been used extensively in literature and art to convey emotions and complex ideas. For instance, in Shakespeare's plays, idioms were used to add depth and nuance to the dialogue.

How to Memorize "idiomatically"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize idioms, imagine the situation or scenario described in the idiom. For instance, to remember the idiom 'kick the bucket,' imagine someone literally kicking a bucket and then collapsing and dying.

2. associate
   

   - To associate idioms, create mental images or stories to help remember their meanings. For example, for the idiom 'pulling the short straw,' imagine a group of people drawing straws, and the person who pulls the shortest straw is the one who gets the least favorable task.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mnemonics can be used to help remember the meaning of idioms. For example, to remember the idiom 'let sleeping dogs lie,' use the mnemonic 'Loose lips sink ships.' This helps to remember that it's better not to bring up controversial topics that might cause trouble.

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