# operational vs operationally

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### operational
*adjective · IPA /ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nəl/ · frequency rank #5,069*
Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.

### operationally
*adverb · frequency rank #41,792*
In an operational manner; in accordance with an operation.

## Source
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