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Effectively vs Effectually - What's the difference?

effectively | effectually |

Effectually is a synonym of effectively.



As adverbs the difference between effectively and effectually

is that effectively is in an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect while effectually is in such a way as to achieve a desired result; effectively.

effectively

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=December 19 , author=Kerry Brown , title=Kim Jong-il obituary , work=The Guardian citation , page= , passage=A state ideology, mixing nationalism, and basic Marxist economics, going under the name "Juche", was constructed, and Kim Il-sung effectively silenced, disposed of and cleared away any opposition, isolating the country and exercising an iron grip on the military, the state media and the government and party organs.}}
  • Essentially, in effect, for all practical purposes.
  • *{{quote-magazine, date=2012-03
    • , author=(Henry Petroski) , title=Opening Doors , volume=100, issue=2, page=112-3 , magazine= citation , passage=A doorknob of whatever roundish shape is effectively a continuum of levers, with the axis of the latching mechanism—known as the spindle—being the fulcrum about which the turning takes place.}}

    effectually

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In such a way as to achieve a desired result; effectively.
  • * 1749 — , book 2, chapter vii
    • Though the captain had effectually demolished poor Partridge, yet had he not reaped the harvest he hoped for, which was to turn the foundling out of Mr Allworthy's house.

    Synonyms

    * completely, effectively