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effectual - 3 dictionary results
ef⋅fec⋅tu⋅al
[i-fek-choo-uh
l] 
–adjective
| 1. | producing or capable of producing an intended effect; adequate. |
| 2. | valid or binding, as an agreement or document. |
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| ef·fec·tu·al (ĭ-fěk'chōō-əl) adj. Producing or sufficient to produce a desired effect; fully adequate. See Synonyms at effective. [Middle English effectuel, from Old French, from Late Latin effectuālis, from Latin effectus, result, effect; see effect.] ef·fec'tu·al'i·ty (-āl'ĭ-tē), ef·fec'tu·al·ness n., ef·fec'tu·al·ly adv. |
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Effectual
Ef*fec"tu*al\ (?; 135), a. [See Effect, n.] Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive. --Shak. Effectual steps for the suppression of the rebellion. --Macaulay. Effectual calling (Theol.), a doctrine concerning the work of the Holy Spirit in producing conviction of sin and acceptance of salvation by Christ, -- one of the five points of Calvinism. See Calvinism. Syn: Effectual, Efficacious, Effective. Usage: An efficacious remedy is had recourse to, and proves effective if it does decided good, effectual if it does all the good desired. --C. J. Smith.
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Language Translation for : effectual
Spanish:
eficaz,
German:
wirksam,
Japanese:
有効な
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