implementationally

Implementationally is an adverb used to refer to something in terms of implementation or the manner in which something is carried out in practice. It signals a focus on how a system, process, or policy is realized rather than on abstract design or theory.

Etymology and form: The word derives from implementational, an adjective related to implementation, with the adverbial suffix -ly. It sits alongside other stance-oriented adverbs such as operationally or architecturally and is often contrasted with more common phrases like “in terms of implementation” or “from an implementation perspective.”

Usage: Implementationally tends to appear in technical, engineering, or policy writing where authors want to discuss practical aspects of realization, deployment, or integration. It is relatively rare in general prose and some style guides prefer clearer or more natural phrasing. When used, it usually introduces considerations about how a design, system, or plan is actually put into effect.

Examples: The evaluators assessed the proposal implementationally, focusing on deployment steps, resource constraints, and integration with existing services. From an implementationally oriented viewpoint, the module should be decoupled to reduce coupling costs.

Alternatives: For broad audiences, phrases such as “in terms of implementation,” “in implementation,” or “from an implementation perspective” are often clearer. Implementationally remains more common in highly technical contexts where precise emphasis on real-world realization is required.

See also: implementation, implementational, implementation perspective, implementation-oriented.