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effectual

ef·fec·tual

UK/iˈfɛkt͡ʃuəl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

sufficient to produce a result

  • “a man to whom painting was but another and less effectual way of writing dramas or novels or history”
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2.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

  • “an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch”
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3.

exerting or capable of exerting strong physiological or chemical effects

  • “an effectual vaccine”
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Origin

From Middle English effectual, effectuel, from Old French effectuel, from Late Latin effectualis.

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