subitaneously

subitaneously

English

Etymology

subitaneous +‎ -ly

Adverb

subitaneously (comparative more subitaneously, superlative most subitaneously)

1. (formal) suddenly
   • The Veterinary record, and Transactions of the Veterinary Medical Association.

     It consists in a sudden accumulation of blood in the vessels,

     and a general plethora of the system, which manifests itself subitaneously.

   • Robert Bigsby, Old Places Revisited, or The Antiquarian's Enthusiast.

     The ear of the appalled adventurers was subitaneously invaded, and

     their attention averted from the contemplation of sleeping beauty,

     by a shrill and bursting crash of earthly music.