instrumentality

[ in-struh-men-tal-i-tee ]

/ ˌɪn strə mɛnˈtæl ɪ ti /

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noun, plural in·stru·men·tal·i·ties for 1, 3.

the quality or state of being instrumental.

the fact or function of serving some purpose.

a means or agency.

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Origin of instrumentality

First recorded in 1645–55; instrumental + -ity

Words nearby instrumentality

instrument, instrumental, instrumental conditioning, instrumentalism, instrumentalist, instrumentality, instrumental learning, instrumentation, instrumented, instrument flying, instrument landing

How to use instrumentality in a sentence

In this instrumentality, which has been of such extraordinary value to man, the lower animals are strikingly deficient.
Man And His Ancestor|Charles Morris
But my opportunity finally came through the humble instrumentality of an onion.
McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 2, July, 1893|Various
Shall the Christian people deny themselves this instrumentality of getting a hearing for God and his truth before the world?
The Testimony of the Bible Concerning the Assumptions of Destructive Criticism|S. E. Wishard
He acquired Louisiana through the instrumentality of Livingston and Monroe, who signed the treaty.
The Slavery Question|John M. Landrum

At this precise point human instrumentality ceases, and divine agency commences.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II|Francis Augustus Cox

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