Dubitably
/ˈdjuːbɪtəbli/noun
In a doubtful or uncertain manner.
Did you know?Dubitably ultimately comes from the same ancient root as English doubt, and that root is tied to the idea of being “two” or “divided,” like a mind pulled between paths.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dwo-
“Two; split into two”
Latin
Latin
dubius
“Doubtful, uncertain, wavering between two choices”
Latin
Latin
dubitare
“To waver in opinion; to doubt”
Late Latin / Medieval Latin
Latin
dubitabilis
“Doubtful; open to question”
Middle English
English
dubitably
“In a doubtful manner; uncertainly”
Modern English
English
dubitably
“In a doubtful or uncertain manner”