Stateroughly
Stateroughly is a neologism in English used to signal that a statement or figure is approximate rather than exact. It blends the verb state with the adverb roughly, conveying hedged certainty in informal or online writing. The term is not widely recognized by major dictionaries and remains primarily within conversational or experimental linguistic contexts.
Etymology and attested usage suggest stateroughly originated as a portmanteau in early 21st‑century online discourse. It
In practice, stateroughly functions as a modifier for numbers, dates, or claims. Examples include “The city has
Reception and limitations: stateroughly is not standard English and can confuse readers who expect established hedges.