Effectually vs Virtually - What's the difference?
effectually | virtually |
In such a way as to achieve a desired result; effectively.
* 1749 — , book 2, chapter vii
Almost but not quite.
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In essence, but not in fact.
(algebra) Of a substructure of finite index.
(topology) Of a covering space of finite index.
As adverbs the difference between effectually and virtually
is that effectually is in such a way as to achieve a desired result; effectively while virtually is almost but not quite.effectually
English
Adverb
(en adverb)- 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, effectivelyvirtually
English
Adverb
(en adverb)The rise of smart beta, passage=Investors face a quandary. Cash offers a return of virtually zero in many developed countries; government-bond yields may have risen in recent weeks but they are still unattractive. Equities have suffered two big bear markets since 2000 and are wobbling again. It is hardly surprising that pension funds, insurers and endowments are searching for new sources of return.}}
