effectively
USi-FEK-tiv-lee/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/
- 1In every way that matters, even if not officially or exactly true.
The store was effectively closed because no workers showed up.
After the injury, his season was effectively over.
Similaressentially, virtually, practically, basically
Oppositenominally, theoretically
Note
- 2In a way that works well and gets the result you want.
She explained the rules so effectively that nobody had any questions.
The medicine works quickly and effectively against headaches.
Similarefficiently, successfully, well, competently, productively
Oppositeineffectively, poorly, inefficiently, badly
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Origin
From the word "effective" plus the ending "-ly."