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Definition of aerially

aerially

/ˈɛr.i.ə.li/
aer · i · al · ly
Adjective:aerial
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• adverb

1

By means of aircraft, or from a position high in the air.

Example

"The remote wilderness reserve was surveyed aerially using specialized thermal cameras."

2

Through the air or atmosphere as a medium of transmission or growth.

Example

"Certain tropical orchids grow aerially by attaching their roots to the branches of tall trees."

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• Rhymes for aerially

• Nearby Words

aerator
aerial
aerialist
aerially
aerobatic
aerobatics
aerobic

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'aerial' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Latin 'aerius' (pertaining to the air) and Ancient Greek 'aer' (air or lower atmosphere).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aerially. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aerially
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