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aerobically

/ˌɛrˈoʊ.bɪ.kli/
aer · o · bi · cal · ly
Adjective:aerobic
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• adverb

1

By means of or with respect to physical exercise that improves the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen.

Example

"Distance runners train aerobically for months to build the endurance needed for a marathon."

2

In a manner that requires or uses free oxygen for biological or chemical processes, such as cellular respiration or organic decomposition.

Example

"Certain bacteria break down organic waste aerobically when sufficient oxygen is present in the soil."

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aerobatic
aerobatics
aerobic
aerobically
aerobicize
aerobics
aerodrome

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'aerobic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally'. The root 'aerobic' was coined in French as 'aérobie' by microbiologist Louis Pasteur in 1863, combining Ancient Greek 'aēr' (air) and 'bios' (life).

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