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effectual

adjective

ef·​fec·​tu·​al i-ˈfek-chə(-wə)l How to pronounce effectual (audio)
-chü(-ə)l;
-ˈfeksh-wəl
: producing or able to produce a desired effect
effectuality noun
effectualness
i-ˈfek-chə(-wə)l-nəs How to pronounce effectual (audio)
-chü(-ə)l-;
-ˈfeksh-wəl-
noun
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effective, effectual, efficient, efficacious mean producing or capable of producing a result.

effective stresses the actual production of or the power to produce an effect.

an effective rebuttal

effectual suggests the accomplishment of a desired result especially as viewed after the fact.

the measures to stop the pilfering proved effectual

efficient suggests an acting or a potential for action or use in such a way as to avoid loss or waste of energy in effecting, producing, or functioning.

an efficient small car

efficacious suggests possession of a special quality or virtue that gives effective power.

a detergent that is efficacious in removing grease

Example Sentences

after trying many remedies for the condition, he finally found an effectual one that actually helped
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English effectuel, effectual "efficacious, effective, legally binding," borrowed from Anglo-French effectuel, borrowed from Medieval Latin effectuālis, from Latin effectu-, stem of effectus "achievement, result, effect entry 1" + -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of effectual was in the 14th century

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