superconductively

Superconductively is an adverb describing something that occurs in a superconducting state or in a manner characteristic of superconductivity. It is formed from superconductive (or superconducting) plus the adverbial suffix -ly. The word is mainly used in technical and scientific writing to qualify actions, properties, or measurements that depend on or reveal superconductivity.

In practice, authors might write: "The current flows superconductively with negligible resistance" or "The material responds superconductively to applied magnetic fields by expelling flux (the Meissner effect)." The term emphasizes that the observed behavior is intrinsic to the superconducting phase, rather than to normal conductive behavior. However, since "superconducting" is more common as an adjective, many writers prefer "in a superconducting state" or "under superconducting conditions" for clarity. The adverb is most likely to appear in concise or formula-rich contexts, or when contrasting with normal resistive behavior.

Related concepts include the phenomenon of zero electrical resistance, the Meissner effect, critical temperature and critical magnetic field, and various types of superconductors (Type I and Type II). In general use, the preferred phrasing is often to describe the state or process with adjectives or noun phrases, while superconductively appears most in specialized, technical prose.