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exclusively

/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
ex · clu · sive · ly
Adjective:exclusive
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• adverb

1

To the exclusion of others; only and not involving anyone or anything else.

Example

"The new software is designed exclusively for medical professionals."

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exclusion
exclusionary
exclusive
exclusively
exclusiveness
exclusivity
excommunicate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'exclusive' (from Medieval Latin exclusivus, ultimately from Latin excludere meaning 'to shut out') combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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