effectual
effectual · more effectual · most effectual
Producing the intended resultProducing the intended result; entirely adequate.
/iˈfɛkt͡ʃuəl/
» Persuasion is often more effectual than force.
Убеждение часто более действенно, чем сила.
Убеждение зачастую более действенно, чем сила.
Meaning
1 sensesProducing the intended result; entirely adequate.
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
Examples
1 sentencesPersuasion is often more effectual than force.
ruУбеждение часто более действенно, чем сила.
Origin
From Middle English effectual, effectuel, from Old French effectuel, from Late Latin effecFrom Middle English effectual, effectuel, from Old French effectuel, from Late Latin effectualis.
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Forms
more effectual, most effectual| Comparative | more effectual Lesson |
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| Superlative | most effectual Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect:effectiveefficacious
- having legal efficacy or force:legalsound
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
16 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form