Main Entry: in·ef·fec·tu·al

Pronunciation: \ˌi-nə-ˈfek-chə(-wə)l, -ˈfeksh-wəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : not producing the proper or intended effect : futile
2 : ineffective 2

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

— in·ef·fec·tu·al·ly \-ˈfek-chə(-wə)-lē, -ˈfek-shwə-\ adverb

— in·ef·fec·tu·al·ness noun