adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.]
† 1. As a means of causing or producing. Cf. quot. 1607 in EFFECTIVE a. 1.
1607. Schol. Disc. agst. Antichr., I. i. 34. That it [the signe of imposing hands] is effectiuely vsed, it is out of question.
† 2. a. By a direct exercise of power. b. With regard to the effects. (Chiefly Theol.) Obs.
1644. Bp. Maxwell, Prerog. Chr. Kings, i. 16. This [deposing an emperor] is done by the Pope … not effectively but consecutively.
1652. Gaule, Magastrom., 85. Whether the Planets have (either actually, and formally in themselves; or virtually and effectively upon others) those prime elementary qualities, of hot, cold, dry, moyst.
1656. Jeanes, 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 sb. 8): † a. Actually, in fact (obs.). b. Virtually, substantially.
1659. Gentl. Calling (1664), 45–6. It [a rectified Will] is this alone that really and effectively gives us the preeminence above beasts.
1671. Dryden, Even. Love, IV. i. Don Melchor … is effectively at Madrid.
1844. Mackintosh, T. More, Wks. 1846, I. 442. It is not equitable to treat him as effectively and morally, as well as legally, answerable for measures of state.
1884. Harper’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.
1825. McCulloch, Pol. Econ. II. ii. 104. Give to any people the power of accumulating, and … they will not be disinclined to use it effectively.
1833. I. Taylor, Fanat., v. 113. Mohammed … effectively cashiered from his system every pure and spiritual conception of virtue.
1858. Froude, Hist. Eng., III. xvi. 374. A parliament composed of other members than those who had sate so long and so effectively.
1878. R. 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.
1665. Pepys, Diary, 18 Sept. 10,000 men effectively always in armes.
a. 1667. Cowley, Anacreont. (1710), I. 52. The fair Ionian Regiment. And next the Carian Company, Five hundred both Effectively.
