instrumentally

[in-struh-men-tuh-lee]

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.

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.

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"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."

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

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

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

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