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xerically

/ˈzɪr.ɪ.kli/
xer · i · cal · ly
Adjective:xeric
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xerically Lexical Profile

xerically Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a manner that relates to, characterizes, or is adapted to an extremely dry environment.

Example

"The native flora in this region has evolved to survive xerically, requiring almost no rainfall throughout the year."

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• Rhymes for xerically

• Nearby Words

xerantic
xeraphin
xerasia
xerically
xerinae
xerine
xerochasy

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the ecological adjective 'xeric' (coined in the 1920s from Greek 'xēros' meaning dry), combined with the adverbial suffix '-ally'.

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