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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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   Effectual means producing or able to produce a desired effect. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, examples, and word history of effectual from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEFFECTUAL | 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 › us › dictionaryEFFECTUAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   EFFECTUAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of effectual in English. effectual. adjective. formal us / əˈfek.tʃu.əl / uk / ɪˈfek.tʃu.əl / Add to word list. effective and successful: They wish to promote a real and effectual understanding between the two countries. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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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.

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   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. impressive, telling. producing a strong effect.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › effectualeffectual adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of effectual adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEFFECTUAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Effectual means capable of or successful in producing an intended result, or having legal force. Learn how to use this word in sentences, find synonyms and related words, and explore its origin and usage.