Word
surgically
Phoneticssur·gi·cal·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɝdʒɪkəɫi/
UK/sˈɜːdʒɪkli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that is very precise and careful, like a doctor performing an operation. It can describe medical work or any action done with extreme accuracy.
adv. performed with the precision, care, or methods associated with surgery. Often used metaphorically to describe actions executed with clinical accuracy or minimal collateral damage.
Examples
“The doctor surgically repaired the damaged tissue.”
“The military strike was surgically precise, hitting the intended target without damaging the surrounding residential buildings.”
“The legal team surgically dismantled the witness's testimony, identifying every minor inconsistency until the entire narrative lost its credibility in the eyes of the jury.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor surgically repaired the damaged tissue.”
contextual
“The military strike was surgically precise, hitting the intended target without damaging the surrounding residential buildings.”
complex
“The legal team surgically dismantled the witness's testimony, identifying every minor inconsistency until the entire narrative lost its credibility in the eyes of the jury.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or precedes a past participle used as an adjective.
Real-World Examples
“A small number of those sickened had to have the affected eye surgically removed.” “In many cases, damaged tissue needs to be surgically removed to stop the rapid spread of the infection.” Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Occasional
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