# anatomically

/ˌænəˈtɑməkɫi/ (US) · /ˌænɐtˈɒmɪkli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/anatomically
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

in a way that relates to the physical structure of a body. You use this to describe how parts of a body are arranged or how they work together.

For teachers: in a manner relating to the physical structure and organization of a living body. Often used to describe the precise arrangement of organs or the evolutionary development of physical traits.

## Examples

- The two species are anatomically similar.
- The surgeon explained how the procedure would affect the patient's anatomically complex shoulder joint.
- While the two creatures share a common ancestor, they are anatomically distinct in their skeletal density and the positioning of their primary sensory organs.

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