inderivatively

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English

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Etymology

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in- +‎ derivative +‎ -ly, see also inderivative, derivatively

Adverb

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inderivatively (comparative more inderivatively, superlative most inderivatively)

  1. (rare) Autonomously.
    • 1732, The Honourable Lovers: or, the Second and Last Volume of Pylades and Corinna:
      If the Creatures are in their several Kinds good, and so pronounced by their Creator, tho' not absolutely and inderivatively, yet relatively, and by appointment, why not to be loved also with an Affection proportionable to this Merit?