adverb Uncommon

racially

Racially (adverb) means In a way that relates to or involves race. Example: “The neighbourhood is racially diverse.”

adverb

In a way that relates to or involves race.

"The neighbourhood is racially diverse."

"He was racially profiled by store security."

How to use racially

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed to describe how something relates to race — diversity, tension, motivation, and so on.

Common pairings

racially diverse racially motivated racially profiled

Word forms

more racially comparative, most racially superlative

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Etymology

Formed by adding the adverb suffix "-ly" to "racial."

Rhymes for racially

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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Frequently asked questions

What does “racially” mean?

The word “racially” means in a way that relates to or involves race. In plain terms, used to describe how something relates to race — diversity, tension, motivation, and so on.

How do you use “racially” in a sentence?

Here is “racially” used in a sentence: “The neighbourhood is racially diverse.”

What part of speech is “racially”?

“Racially” is an adverb.

Is “racially” a common word?

“Racially” is an uncommon word in modern English.