un expressly

ex·press·ly

[ik-spres-lee]
adverb
1.
for the particular or specific purpose; specially: I came expressly to see you.
2.
in an express manner; explicitly: I asked him expressly to stop talking.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English; see express, -ly

un·ex·press·ly, adverb
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expressly (ɪkˈsprɛslɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adv
1.  for an express purpose; with specific intentions
2.  plainly, exactly, or unmistakably

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Un expressly is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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expressly
late 14c., "in detail, plainly," from express + -ly (2). Meaning "for the express purpose" is c.1600.
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