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German
Etymology
Hilfe + -s- + -weise.
Pronunciation
Adverb
hilfsweise
- as a substitute, in the case that the more favoured action is bound to fail
Adjective
hilfsweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular hilfsweiser, not comparable)
- substitutionally
Declension
Positive forms of hilfsweise (uncomparable, no predicate)
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