Correct spelling, explanation: completely is an adverb from the adjective complete. To create an adverb we add suffix -ly to an adjective, so complete + -ly is completely. Therefore completly is incorrect – there is no need to skip e.
Definition of completely:
adverb, totally, thoroughly, in a complete matter
I completely agree with Jim. We should take up this project.
They have taken a mortgage for a villa? They must be completely insane! They can’t afford it.
Incorrect spelling, explanation: this form is incorrect because adding a suffix that begins with a consonant, to a word ending with e doesn’t require skipping the e. So, by adding the adverbial suffix -ly to the adjective complete we get the word completely, not completly. We don’t skip the e, so completely is the correct form.
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This is obviously right. I’d like to say thanks for this insight!
Well it seems like that website skipped my original post (it was super long) so I guess I’ll write it but rather not today.