"illimitably" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more illimitably [comparative], most illimitably [superlative]
Etymology: From illimitable + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|illimitable|ly}} illimitable + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} illimitably (comparative more illimitably, superlative most illimitably)
  1. In an illimitable manner.
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