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.

Synonyms
- means
- mechanism
- agency
- conduit
- tool