in effect: (originally) in fact, in reality (opposed to in show, in words); (subsequently) virtually, substantially, so far as the result is…
| 单词 | θ82918 |
| 释义 | the world > existence and causation > existence > intrinsicality or inherence > essence or intrinsic nature > [adverb] > virtually (9) in effectc1405 in effect: (originally) in fact, in reality (opposed to in show, in words); (subsequently) virtually, substantially, so far as the result is… virtuouslya1475 In essence; = virtually, adv. 1a. Obsolete. rare. virtuallya1600 In effect, although not according to strict definition; to all intents and purposes; as good as; practically. Later frequently in weakened use… equipollently1642 Virtually; by means of equivalent expressions; cf. equivalently, adv. 2 3. Obsolete. equivalently1644 Virtually, in effect. (In 17th cent. often opposed to expressly, formally.) Obsolete. physically1690 Practically, almost. Obsolete. rare. in substance1737 In effect, virtually. Obsolete. practically1749 So far as concerns practice; for practical purposes; to all intents and purposes, as good as; almost; in effect, virtually. essentially1774 In respect of the essential points, materially, substantially. |
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