 instrumentality |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the quality of being instrumental for some purpose | |
| Related terms: | utility | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose | |
| Examples: | "are the judicial instrumentalities of local governments adequate?" "he studied the French instrumentalities for law enforcement" |
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| Related terms: | unit government_department | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end | |
| Synonyms: | instrumentation | |
| Related terms: | artifact system equipment device means weaponry furnishings container connection cleansing_agent conveyance implement hardware ceramic toiletry throwing_stick instrument | |
| Similar spelling: |
instrumental instrumentalist instrumentate instrumental_role instrumental_case instrumentation instrumental_music instrument_panel instrument_flying instructional instrument_landing |
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