effectively

adverb

ef·​fec·​tive·​ly i-ˈfek-tiv-lē How to pronounce effectively (audio)
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1
: in an effective manner
dealt with the problem effectively
2
: in effect : virtually
by withholding further funds they effectively killed the project

Examples of effectively in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of effectively was in 1652

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“Effectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectively. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.

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