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hygienically

/ˌhaɪ.dʒiˈen.ɪ.kli/
hy · gi · en · i · cal · ly
Adjective:hygienic
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• adverb

1

In a manner that promotes good health and prevents disease through cleanliness and sanitation.

Example

"All surgical instruments in the clinic are hygienically sealed before being delivered to the operating room."

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• Rhymes for hygienically

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hyena
hygiene
hygienic
hygienically
hygienics
hygienist
hylotelephium

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'hygienic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally', ultimately tracing back via French to the Ancient Greek 'hygieinos' (healthful), from Hygieia, the Greek goddess of health and cleanliness.

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