publicly
Definitions
In a way that is open to or seen by everyone; openly
公开地，当众地
By or in relation to the government or the general public
由公众地；以公共方式（如 publicly funded）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpublic + -ly (in the manner of) = 'in a public way' — openly, where everyone can see, or by/for the public. Note the spelling: publicly, not 'publically' — adjectives ending in -ic add -ly directly (basic → basically is the exception that proves the rule).
Root public still carries 6 more wordsUsage Guide
- Spelling trap: it's publicly, never 'publically' — there's no such word.
- 'publicly traded / publicly listed' = (a company) on the stock market.
- 'publicly funded / publicly owned' = paid for or owned by the government.
- 'publicly available' = open for anyone to access.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The minister publicly apologized for the mistake.
- 2.
The company is publicly traded on the stock exchange.
- 3.
These documents are publicly available on the website.