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effectually

UK/ɪˈfɛktʃuəli//ɪˈfɛkt͡ʃuːəli/

effectually adverb: in such a way as to achieve a desired result; effectively; so as to have an effect.

Adverb

effectually (comparative more effectually, superlative most effectually)

  1. In such a way as to achieve a desired result; effectively; so as to have an effect.
    • Though the captain had effectually demolished poor Partridge, yet had he not reaped the harvest he hoped for, which was to turn the foundling out of Mr Allworthy's house.1749, Henry Fielding, chapter VII, in The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, volume (please specify |volume=I to VI), London: A[ndrew] Millar, […], →OCLC, book II
    • Her quick eye detected the cause in a moment; Mr. Courtenaye had just entered the room, though he had not as yet perceived them. Indeed, the position in which Ethel stood effectually screened her from observation; and Henrietta thought she could not do better than stand as they were, thus giving...1837, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides. […], volume III, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC, pages 9–10

Synonyms of effectually

Forms of effectually

comparativemore effectually
superlativemost effectually

Origin of effectually

From effectual + -ly.

Questions about effectually

What does effectually mean?
Effectually means in such a way as to achieve a desired result; effectively; so as to have an effect.
What part of speech is effectually?
Effectually is an adverb.
How do you pronounce effectually?
Effectually is pronounced /ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/ (UK).

Words near effectually in the dictionary

  1. effectualize
  2. effectualized
  3. effectualizes
  4. effectualizing
  5. effectuall
  6. effectually
  7. effectualness
  8. effectuate
  9. effectuated
  10. effectuates
  11. effectuating

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