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effectual
[ ih-fek-choo-uhl ]
/ ɪˈfɛk tʃu əl /
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adjective
producing or capable of producing an intended effect; adequate.
valid or binding, as an agreement or document.
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Origin of effectual
OTHER WORDS FROM effectual
ef·fec·tu·al·ly, adverbef·fec·tu·al·ness, ef·fec·tu·al·i·ty, nounpre·ef·fec·tu·al, adjectivepre·ef·fec·tu·al·ly, adverbWords nearby effectual
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British Dictionary definitions for effectual
effectual
/ (ɪˈfɛktjʊəl) /
adjective
capable of or successful in producing an intended result; effective
(of documents, agreements, etc) having legal force
Derived forms of effectual
effectuality or effectualness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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