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Effectively

/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/
adverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    In a manner that produces a desired effect; in practice or reality.

    "The new policy effectively reduced costs for the company."
  2. 2

    Used to indicate that something is true in fact, though not formally acknowledged.

    "He is effectively the leader of the project, even if he doesn't have the title."

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The word 'effectively' is derived from the adjective 'effective', which comes from the Latin 'effectivus', meaning 'producing an effect'. The transition into English occurred in the late 14th century, evolving to denote not just the capability of producing results but also the manner in which actions are carried out.

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