transversely

adverb

trans·​verse·​ly

: in a transverse direction or line : crosswise, athwart

Word History

Etymology

transverse entry 2 + -ly

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Rhymes for transversely

• adversely
• diversely
• inversely
• perversely
• reversely
• tersely