-ibly

== English == === Alternative forms === -ably === Etymology === Euphonic blend of -ible +‎ -ly, due to difficulty of pronouncing *-iblely. Compare same sound change in unrelated feebly, nimbly, and nobly. === Suffix === -ibly Used to form adverbs corresponding to adjectives that end in -ible. audible → audibly ==== Usage notes ==== As with -ably, generally only used to form analogs to adjectives ending in -ible, replacing the existing -ible suffix (respectively -able). Rather than a distinct suffix, this can be considered a class of euphonic blends of “-ble” and -ly, as in feebly, nimbly, and nobly, among others. Further, as with -ible, generally unproductive as a suffix to existing English words – most words ending in -ibly are derived from words ending in -ible borrowed from Latin or Old/Middle French, not formed by suffixing in English. Productive uses in English include digestibly. ==== Derived terms ==== === Anagrams === Bily