effectual
ef·fec·tu·al
adj\i-ˈfek-chə(-wə)l, -chü(-ə)l; -ˈfeksh-wəl\
Definition of EFFECTUAL
: producing or able to produce a desired effect
— 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
Examples of EFFECTUAL
- <acting like a jerk has generally not been a terribly effectual dating strategy>
First Known Use of EFFECTUAL
14th century
Related to EFFECTUAL
Antonyms: fruitless, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, inoperative, unfruitful, unproductive, useless
Related Words: hyperefficient, ultraefficient; adequate, capable, competent; accomplished, adept, consummate, experienced, expert, masterly, practiced (also practised), proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran, virtuoso; cogent, convincing, killer, sound, striking, telling, valid; active, dynamic; useful, working; applicable, feasible, functional, practicable, practical, realizable, usable (also useable), workable
Near Antonyms: counterproductive; incapable, incompetent, inexperienced, inexpert, unqualified, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful; abortive, bootless, futile, vain; empty, hollow, idle, pointless, unavailing, unprofitable, unsuccessful; inoperative, worthless
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