Added 9 October 2026 effectively /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ adverb Categories: Describing WordsEveryday Words In Latin: potenter Wiktionary adverb ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about effectively at Wordnik → Where our words come from → In an effective manner. these are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion In actuality or reality or fact. she is effectively his wife Related Words: efficaciouslyefficaciouseffectualeffectiveeffectivenessproductivelyconstructivelyefficientlyusefullysuitablycompetently Back to today's word