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totteringly


Meanings
  • adverb

    moving or causing something to move unsteadily or precariously


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tottering , totteringly
Etymology
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From the Old English word 'totterian', meaning 'to totter, to tremble'. The 'ly' suffix is added to indicate the adverb form.


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  1. The term 'totteringly' is not commonly used in everyday language, but is often found in literature and poetry.

  2. The word 'totteringly' is related to the verb 'totter', which means to move unsteadily or tremble.

  3. The 'ly' suffix in 'totteringly' indicates that it is an adverb, which modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.


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  1. instability: The concept of instability is closely related to the meaning of 'totteringly'. Instability refers to a lack of balance or certainty, and can be used to describe physical, emotional, or psychological states.

  2. precariousness: The concept of precariousness is also related to the meaning of 'totteringly'. Precariousness refers to a state of risk or vulnerability, and can be used to describe situations or conditions that are uncertain or unstable.


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The term 'totteringly' is often used in literature and poetry to describe a sense of instability or uncertainty. For example, in T.S. Eliot's poem 'The Waste Land', the phrase 'tottering towards the unknown' is used to describe the sense of uncertainty and fear that pervades the poem.

How to Memorize "totteringly"

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    - Imagine a person or object that is unsteady or wobbling. Visualize the way it moves or the sounds it makes as it totters.

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    - Associate the word 'totteringly' with the feeling of uncertainty or instability. Think of a time when you felt unsteady or uncertain, and use that feeling to help remember the meaning of the word.

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