institutionally
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəli/ IELTSAcademic
adverb
In a way that relates to an institution, especially an organisation, system, school, or government body. It can also mean in a formal or established way inside such a system.
- The policy was changed institutionally.
- She is institutionally responsible for staff training.
- The problem needs to be solved institutionally.
Adinary Nuance
Institutionally is more specific than generally or officially. It points to the structure, rules, or systems of an institution, not just one person's actions. Writers choose it when they want to show that something is built into the organisation itself. It is common in academic, policy, and legal writing.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- về mặt thể chế
- Spanish
- institucionalmente
- Chinese
- 在制度上
- Japanese
- 制度的に
- Korean
- 제도적으로
Etymology
From institution + -ally. It entered English through modern formal and academic usage, based on the older noun institution.
Common phrases
institutionally supportedinstitutionally responsibleinstitutionally embeddedinstitutionally weak
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Frequently asked questions
- Is institutionally formal or informal?
- It is formal. People use it in academic, legal, and business writing more than in casual speech.
- What is the difference between institutionally and officially?
- Officially means approved or done by an authority. Institutionally means connected to the institution's system or structure.
- Can I use institutionally in IELTS Writing?
- Yes. It fits formal writing, especially when discussing systems, organisations, or public policy.