English Explanatory Dictionary

to all intents and purposes

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically speaking.

Pronunciation

En-au-to all intents and purposes.ogg

Word forms

to all intents and purposes for all intents and purposes

Etymology

1500s, English law, originally “to all intents, constructions, and purposes” (found in an act adopted under Henry VIII in 1547).

Synonyms

effectively essentially in essence in effect practically virtually TAIAP
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