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   effectual

   /ɪˈfɛktʃʊəl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective: "tobacco smoke is the most effectual protection against the midge" Similar effectivesuccessfulefficaciousproductiveconstructivefruitfulpotentpowerfulworthwhilehelpfulof helpof assistancebeneficialadvantageousvaluableusefulof useOpposite ineffectual
   • ▪ (of a legal document) valid or binding. Similar validauthenticlegally acceptableproperbona fidegenuineofficialsigned and sealedlawfullegallicitlegitimate(legally) bindingcontractualin forcein effecteffective

   Word Origin late Middle English: from medieval Latin effectualis, from Latin effectus (see effect).

   Derivatives

   • 1. effectuality noun
   • 2. effectually adverb
   • 3. effectualness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › effectualEffectual Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of EFFECTUAL is producing or able to produce a desired effect. How to use effectual in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Effectual.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › effectualEFFECTUAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adjective. fml us / ɪˈfek·tʃə·wəl / Add to word list. successful in producing the intended results: Unfortunately, efforts to stop the fighting have not been effectual. (Definition of effectual from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of effectual. effectual.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › effectualEFFECTUAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. fml us / ɪˈfek·tʃə·wəl / Add to word list Add to word list. successful in producing the intended results: Unfortunately, efforts to stop the fighting have not been effectual. (Definition of effectual from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of effectual. effectual.

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   Definitions of effectual. adjective. producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect. “his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action” synonyms: effective, efficacious. hard-hitting, trenchant. characterized by or full of force and vigor. impelling. markedly effective as if by emotional pressure.

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   effectual. (ɪˈfɛktjʊəl) adj. 1. capable of or successful in producing an intended result; effective. 2. (Law) (of documents, agreements, etc) having legal force. efˌfectuˈality, efˈfectualness n.

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   Something effectual produces or is capable of producing an intended effect. But effectual isn’t quite the same as efficacious, effective, or efficient! Find out why on Thesaurus.com.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › effectualEFFECTUAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'effectual' effectual. (ɪfektʃuəl ) adjective. If an action or plan is effectual, it succeeds in producing the results that were intended. [formal] This is the only effectual way to secure our present and future happiness. More Synonyms of effectual. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.