Culpably for Dummies

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So, let's talk about the word "culpably." It's a bit of a mouthful, but don't worry, I'm here to help you understand it. It's important to break down complex words into simpler parts, so let's start by looking at the word itself.

The root of the word "culpably" is "culpable," which means being responsible or deserving blame for something. Now, imagine you're playing your favorite game, and you accidentally break a window. In that situation, if you were being "culpable," it would mean that you did something wrong, and you should take responsibility for it, like telling your parents what happened.

Now, let's add the suffix "-ly" to "culpable." When we add "-ly" to the end of a word, like in this case, it changes the word from an adjective to an adverb. An adverb usually tells us more about how something happens or how someone does something. So when we say "culpably," we're describing how someone or something is acting in a way that deserves blame or responsibility.

Imagine you're reading a story, and the main character makes a decision that leads to a bad outcome. If we say they acted "culpably," it means they made that decision in a way that deserves blame for the bad outcome. Just like when you accidentally break a window, and you tell your parents about it, you are taking responsibility in a way that shows you understand you did something wrong and should be accountable for it.

So, in a nutshell, "culpably" means doing something in a way that deserves blame or taking responsibility for an action that has brought about a negative result. It's important to remember that when we use this word, we're talking about how someone or something has acted in a way that suggests they should be held accountable for their choices.

I hope that clarifies things for you! Remember, it's always okay to ask questions, and I'm here to help you understand. Keep up the great work!

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