effectively B1 Topic:Cause, Change & Process US /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ See IPA manual Freq #9902 Meanings 1 adv In a way that produces a good result. These problems can be dealt with most effectively through calm discussion. 2 adv In effect; for all practical purposes. On paper the answer is yes, but effectively it is no. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · in a way that produces a... efficaciously 2 adv · in effect; for all... in effect Word family Derived forms isoeffectively Related forms cost-effectively Etymology AI details From effective + -ly. Topics Cause, Change & Process External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # effectively **Type:** Word **Level:** B1 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ **Frequency rank:** 9902 ## Meanings 1. In a way that produces a good result. 2. In effect; for all practical purposes. ## Examples - These problems can be dealt with most effectively through calm discussion. - On paper the answer is yes, but effectively it is no. ## Derived Forms - isoeffectively ## Related Forms - cost-effectively ## Etymology From effective + -ly. ## AI Etymology Effectively is formed from effective + -ly. In current use, the main senses are “In a way that produces a good result” and “In effect; for all practical purposes”. ## Topics - Cause, Change & Process markdown