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effectively, adv.|ɛˈfɛktɪvlɪ|
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
†1. As a means of causing or producing. Cf. quot. 1607 in effective a. 1.
1607Schol. Disc. agst. Antichr. i. i. 34 That [the sign of imposing hands] is effectiuely vsed, is out of the question.
†2.
a. By a direct exercise of power.
b. With regard to the effects. (Chiefly Theol.) Obs.
1644Bp. Maxwell Prerog. Chr. Kings i. 16 This [deposing an emperor] is done by the Pope..not effectively but consecutively. 1652Gaule Magastrom. 85 Whether the planets have (either actually and formally, in themselves, or virtually and effectively upon others) those prime elementary qualities. 1656Jeanes Fuln. Christ 211 [God's love to Christ] is said to be in believers..not onely effectively, in regard of its effects, grace, and glory; but also objectively.
3. = in effect (see effect n. 8):
†a. Actually, in fact (obs.).
b. Virtually, substantially.
1659Gentl. Call. (1696) 43 A rectified Will..alone..effectively gives us the preeminence above Beasts. 1671Dryden Even. Love iv. i, Don Melchor..is effectively at Madrid. 1844Mackintosh T. More Wks. 1846 I. 442 It is not equitable to treat him as effectively..answerable for measures of state. 1884Harper's Mag. Oct. 796/2 Effectively England is a republic and not a monarchy.
4. So as to produce an effect. Often emphatically: With powerful effect; decisively, completely.
1825McCulloch Pol. Econ. ii. ii. 104 Give to any people the power of accumulating, and..they will not be disinclined to use it effectively. 1833I. Taylor Fanat. v. 113 Mohammed..effectively cashiered from his system every pure and spiritual conception of virtue. 1858Froude Hist. Eng. III. xvi. 374 A parliament composed of other members than those who had sate so long and so effectively. 1878R. W. Dale Lect. Preach. vi. 163 If we can preach without reading, we are likely to preach more effectively.
5. In a manner to be fit for service. Cf. effective A. 5.
1665Pepys Diary 18 Sept., 10,000 men effectively always in armes. a1667Cowley Anacreont. (1710) I. 52 The fair Ionian Regiment. And next the Carian Company, Five hundred both effectively. |