instrumentality

[ in-struh-men-tal-i-tee ]
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noun,plural in·stru·men·tal·i·ties for 1, 3.
  1. the quality or state of being instrumental.

  2. the fact or function of serving some purpose.

  1. a means or agency.

Origin of instrumentality

1
First recorded in 1645–55; instrumental + -ity

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