effectively

B1 Topic:Describing Qualities

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

From effective + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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