effectually

adverb

ef·​fec·​tu·​al·​ly i-ˈfek-chə(-wə)-lē How to pronounce effectually (audio)
-chü(-ə)-;
-ˈfek-shwə-
Synonyms of effectuallynext
1
: in an effectual manner
2
: with great effect : completely

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Providing valuable insights to clients effectually integrates innovations which foster efficiency, competitiveness and growth in this era characterized by digital globalization. — Debbi Compton, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023 In the past China, was viewed as an attractive labor market which could cost effectually do manual assembly of all parts sourced globally. — Cindy Gordon, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021 But allocate no money that will effectually perpetuate indolence. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2021 These efforts helped the GOP win back Congress and effectually block much of Obama’s agenda for the rest of his presidency. — Natalie Shure, The New Republic, 12 Apr. 2021 The trick was to get T cells to recognize and respond to cancers both more selectively and more effectually. — Siddhartha Mukherjee, The New Yorker, 15 July 2019 Lynchings of black people effectually was enough to keep black people, who did outnumber their oppressors, in their place. — Tiffany Capers - Contributing Columnist, Observer Editorial Board, charlotteobserver, 18 May 2018 By developing on Google’s open technology, the company effectually gains free development. — Scott Loganbill, WIRED, 9 July 2008

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of effectually was in the 14th century

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“Effectually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectually. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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