What does effectual mean?
Effectual means Producing the intended result; entirely adequate..
Effectual
/iˈfɛkt͡ʃuəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Producing the intended result; entirely adequate..
Example Sentences
Redoubling, then, the active energy of his thrusts, favoured by the fervid appetite of my motions, the soft oiled wards can no longer stand so effectual a picklock, but yield, and open him an entrance.
In the living state, the body is observed to […] adopt most effectual measures for the permanent continuance of its species.
Synonyms for effectual
Antonyms for effectual
Related Words
Word Forms
- more effectual
- most effectual
- effectuall
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for effectual?
Common synonyms include potent, strong, impressive, trenchant.
What is the opposite of effectual?
Possible antonyms include ineffectual, ineffective, uneffective.
How do you use effectual in a sentence?
Redoubling, then, the active energy of his thrusts, favoured by the fervid appetite of my motions, the soft oiled wards can no longer stand so effectual a picklock, but yield, and open him an entrance.
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