Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

instrumentality

noun

/ˌɪnstrʊmənˈtælɪti/

Definition

The quality of being instrumental or serving as a means to an end.

Examples

The instrumentality of the new software greatly improved the team’s productivity.
In many cases, education serves as an instrumentality for social mobility.

Meaning

Instrumentality refers to a tool or means used to achieve something or produce an effect. It often suggests that something plays a significant role in bringing about a particular outcome.