instrumentally

American  

[in-struh-men-tuh-lee] / ˌɪn strəˈmɛn tə li /

adverb

1. with regard to instrumentation.

2. in a way that is instrumental; as a means to an end; helpfully.

3. through the use of an instrument, tool, or device.

4. through the use of a legal document.

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Other Word Forms

• noninstrumentally adverb

Example Sentences

But the insistence on its importance — it shows up instrumentally, and in its vocal form, and even in a music box as a ballerina twirls around — struck me as a perfect précis for the film.

From New York Times

"In collectivist societies in China and India, couples are expected to depend and support each other, emotionally and instrumentally, so health may be more closely entwined."

From Science Daily

The exact nature of these Miyake Events remains very poorly understood as they have never been directly observed instrumentally.

From Science Daily

Using the music as a rhythm movement for the movie was really key and helped instrumentally in the tone of the film.

From Salon

But taken too far, that position risks reducing technology to mere tools that are used instrumentally by humans for human ends.

From Salon