effectual
[ih-fek-choo-uh l]
- producing or capable of producing an intended effect; adequate.
- valid or binding, as an agreement or document.
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Origin of effectual
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Contemporary Examples
And when at last it is perceived that such pity cannot lead to effectual succor, common sense bids the soul be rid of it.
Historical Examples
She did so, and it proved an effectual screen from head to foot.
PhilotheaLydia Maria Child
Try as she might she could think of no effectual way to begin.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
The plausible and polite manner of the stranger was effectual with George.
Life in LondonEdwin Hodder
Mr. Johnson has hit on the most effectual manner of plaguing us all.
Lady SusanJane Austen
There is a remedy, and but one effectual remedy, for the errors of the heart.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. IFrancis Augustus Cox
effectual
- capable of or successful in producing an intended result; effective
- (of documents, agreements, etc) having legal force
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Word Origin and History for effectual
adj.
late 14c., Old French effectuel, from Late Latin effectualis, from Latin effectus "accomplishment, performance" (see effect (n.)). Used properly of actions (not agents) and with a sense "having the effect aimed at." Related: Effectually; effectuality.
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