industrially

Industrially is an adverb in the English language that describes an action or process carried out in a manner characteristic of industry. It commonly refers to the use of systematic methods, mechanization, scale, or efficiency associated with manufacturing and large-scale production.

The word derives from industrial, formed from industry, which in turn comes from Latin industria meaning diligence or activity. The suffix -ly turns the adjective into an adverb, enabling the description of how something is done rather than what it is.

In usage, industrially can describe workplaces, processes, or economic development. For example, “The factory operates industrially, with automated lines and strict quality control.” In broader discourse it may highlight the influence of industrial methods on society, productivity, or environmental outcomes, and it can carry neutral or evaluative connotations depending on context.

See also: industry; industrial; industrialization; industrial policy.