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instrumentality

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

noun

, plural in·stru·men·tal·i·ties
  1. the quality or state of being instrumental.
  2. the fact or function of serving some purpose.
  3. a means or agency.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of instrumentality1

First recorded in 1645–55; instrumental + -ity

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Example Sentences

In this instrumentality, which has been of such extraordinary value to man, the lower animals are strikingly deficient.

But my opportunity finally came through the humble instrumentality of an onion.

Shall the Christian people deny themselves this instrumentality of getting a hearing for God and his truth before the world?

He acquired Louisiana through the instrumentality of Livingston and Monroe, who signed the treaty.

At this precise point human instrumentality ceases, and divine agency commences.

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