deliberatively

/dɪˈɫɪbɝˌeɪtɪvli/ adv

In a deliberative manner.

Word Origin From Latin 'deliberare' — literally 'to weigh down,' from de- 'down' and libra 'scales.' The idea: when you deliberate, you weigh options carefully, as if on a balance. The breakdown de+liber+ate+ive+ly shows the prefix, root liber (from libra), and suffixes that turn it into an adverb meaning 'in a manner of weighing.' The same root libra gives us equilibrium (equal balance) and level (via libella, a small balance). So deliberatively means acting with careful weighing.

adv In a deliberative manner.

The committee members spoke deliberatively, weighing each word carefully.

(副词) 审议性地;慎重地;谨慎地

委员会成员审议性地发言,仔细斟酌每一个词。

(adverbio) De manera deliberativa.

Los miembros del comité hablaron de manera deliberativa, sopesando cada palabra con cuidado.

(adverbe) délibérément; avec délibération [D'une manière délibérative, c'est-à-dire avec réflexion et examen approfondi avant décision.]

Les membres du comité parlaient deliberatively, pesant chaque mot avec soin.

(Adverb) Auf eine bedächtige, abwägende Weise; mit sorgfältiger Überlegung.

Die Kommissionsmitglieder sprachen **deliberatively** und wogen jedes Wort genau ab.

(副詞) 慎重に審議するように。熟慮しながら。

委員会のメンバーは慎重に審議するように話し、一語一語を注意深く吟味した。

(advérbio) deliberadamente; ponderadamente; de forma deliberativa [De maneira deliberativa.]

Os membros do comitê falaram de forma deliberativa, ponderando cada palavra cuidadosamente.

Word parts: de + liber + ate + ive + ly

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