Word: illicitly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: il
lic
it
ly
Definition: In an illicit manner; illegally, immorally or inappropriately.
Morphemes:
Affix: illicit
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Unlawful.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: not
Affix: licitus
Language: la
Decoded: licitus
Meaning: allowed, permitted
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.