Definition of EFFECTIVELY

effectively

Adverb

  • in an effective manner
    • "these are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion"
  • in actuality or reality or fact
    • "she is effectively his wife"

Adv

  • In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.
  • Essentially, in effect, for all practical purposes.

Examples

  • On paper, the answer seems to be yes, but, effectively, the answer is no.

Origin / Etymology

From effective + -ly.

Synonyms

efficaciously, in effect

Scrabble Score: 25

effectively: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
effectively: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
effectively: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 27

effectively: valid Words With Friends Word