Main Entry: ef·fec·tu·al

Pronunciation: \i-ˈfek-chə(-wə)l, -chü(-ə)l; -ˈfeksh-wəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

: producing or able to produce a desired effect

synonyms see effective

— ef·fec·tu·al·i·ty \-ˌfek-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē, -chü-ˈa-\ noun

— ef·fec·tu·al·ness \-ˈfek-chə(-wə)l-nəs, -chü(-ə)l-; -ˈfeksh-wəl-\ noun