ineffectual
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adjective \ˌi-nə-ˈfek-chə(-wə)l, -ˈfeksh-wəl\Definition of INEFFECTUAL
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
See Examples of INEFFECTUAL
- <an ineffectual effort to find the trail again did at least lead them to another stunning view of the canyon>
- <another ineffectual plan to lose weight without dieting or exercising>
First Known Use of INEFFECTUAL
15th century
Related to INEFFECTUAL
- Synonyms
- counterproductive, feckless, hamstrung, ineffective, inefficacious, inefficient, inexpedient
- Antonyms
- effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, expedient, operant, ultraefficient
Rhymes with INEFFECTUAL
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