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Definition of hydraulically
hydraulically
/haɪˈdrɔː.lɪ.kli/
hy · drau · li · cal · ly
Adjective:hydraulic
hydraulically Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• adverb
1
By means of a liquid moving in a confined space under pressure; through the use of hydraulic power or mechanisms.
Example
"The heavy cargo doors on the aircraft are operated hydraulically to ensure smooth and reliable opening."
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'hydraulic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally'; 'hydraulic' ultimately derives from the Ancient Greek 'hydraulikos' (pertaining to a water organ), combining 'hydor' (water) and 'aulos' (pipe).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hydraulically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hydraulically