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Percussive vs Percussively - What's the difference?

percussive | percussively |

As an adjective percussive

is characterized by percussion; caused by or related to the action of striking or pounding something.

As an adverb percussively is

in a percussive way.

percussive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • characterized by percussion; caused by or related to the action of striking or pounding something
    • He massaged her shoulders with a gentle percussive action.
    ''His technical skills were limited to performing percussive maintenance: hitting malfunctioning equipment in the hope that it will then work.
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    percussively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a percussive way.