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hectically

/ˈhɛk.tɪ.kə.li/
hec · ti · cal · ly
Adjective:hectic
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• adverb

1

In a frantic, chaotic, or incessantly busy manner.

Example

"The kitchen staff worked hectically to prepare meals for the unexpected crowd of guests."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'hectic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally'. 'Hectic' comes via Old French and Late Latin from Ancient Greek 'hektikos' (habitual or consumptive), originally referring to the recurring flush and fever associated with tuberculosis before shifting in the early 20th century to mean 'feverishly busy'.

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