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Definition of olfactorily

olfactorily

/ɑːlˈfæk.tə.ɹə.li/
ol · fac · to · ri · ly
Adjective:olfactory
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olfactorily Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

By means of or in relation to the sense of smell.

Example

"The researchers discovered that the insects communicate olfactorily, releasing complex pheromones to signal danger to the rest of the colony."

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• Rhymes for olfactorily

• Nearby Words

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oleo
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'olfactory' (from Latin 'olfactorius', from 'olfactus' meaning 'a smelling') combined with the English adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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