Accusatorially

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a way that conveys a sense of blame or censure towards an individual
2. Characterized by an approach that indicates the act of holding someone responsible for wrongdoing
3. Expressing blame or fault in tone or manner

Etymology: "Accusatorially" is a plain formation: the adjective "accusatorial" with the adverbial suffix "-ly" attached. The adjective builds on "accusatory," which in turn comes from the Latin "accusare," meaning to call to account or charge with a fault. The adverb is therefore a chain of three layers, each adding a grammatical or semantic shift to the Latin root. The suffix does most of the work at the end. The "-ly" ending descends from Old English "-līċe," a form related to the word "like" in its sense of "having the appearance of," so "accusatorially" literally describes doing something in a manner resembling an accuser. Anything done in that manner is done with the posture of someone bringing a charge, which is why the word is used for how a person approaches a problem, not merely for an accusation itself.