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operationally

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənəli/

KK: /ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənəli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to the functioning or operation of something.


Example

The team worked operationally to ensure the project was completed on time.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen how they manage the project operationally?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's impressive how smoothly everything runs.
Sloth A
I wonder if we could apply some of those methods to our team.
Sloth B
Definitely! It could help us work more operationally and efficiently.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
functionally
practically
effectively
Antonyms
ineffectively
impractically
dysfunctionally
Root Explanation

Operationally → It is formed from "operation" (from Latin "operatio", meaning a working or performance) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "operationally" means in a manner that relates to operations or functioning.

Memory Tip

Think of 'operation' as a way of working, and remember that 'operationally' means doing something in a way that relates to how things function.

Visually Confused Words
rationally
optionally
superrationally
observationally
prerational
portionally
pactionally
conversationally
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