Meanings
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1
adv
In a way that produces a good result.
These problems can be dealt with most effectively through calm discussion.
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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.