Implementatively

Implementatively is an adverb formed from the adjective implementative (and occasionally from implementational) plus the adverbial suffix -ly. In meaning, it denotes doing something in a manner related to implementation—the act of putting a plan, policy, system, or feature into effect. The term is primarily used in technical or theoretical contexts and is not common in everyday writing.

Etymology and form: The base verb is implement. The related adjectives implementative or implementational describe aspects associated with implementing. Adding -ly yields implementatively, used to describe the manner of execution or realization rather than the result itself. Because the word is rare, some writers prefer clearer alternatives such as “from an implementation perspective,” “in terms of implementation,” or “in an implementation-oriented manner.”

Usage and considerations: Implementatively can appear in analyses of processes, software deployment, policy rollout, or experimental design to emphasize how something is carried out. Its unusualness can make it sound pretentious or opaque outside specialized discourse. Writers should ensure that its meaning is clear or replace it with more conventional phrasing when aiming for broad accessibility.

Related terms: implement, implementation, implementable, implementational (or implementative), and their adverbial or adjectival forms. Related concepts include operationally, practically, and from an implementation perspective, which convey similar ideas with greater frequency.

See also: Implementation; Implementable; Implementational; Implement.