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Definition of anally

anally

/ˈeɪ.nə.li/
an · al · ly
Adjective:anal
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• adverb

1

In a manner relating to, involving, or administered by way of the anus.

Example

"In certain pediatric cases, the medication is administered anally rather than orally."

2

(Informal) In an excessively orderly, fussy, or pedantic manner.

Example

"He organized the entire bookshelf anally by both author surname and spine height."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with the near-homophone 'annually' (occurring once every year), as confusing the two in professional or formal writing is a frequent and embarrassing error.

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