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adjective
1.
producing or capable of producing an intended effect; adequate.
2.
valid or binding, as an agreement or document.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English effectuel (< AF), late Middle English effectual < Medieval Latin effectuālis, equivalent to Latin effectu-, stem of effectus effect + -ālis -al1
1350–1400; Middle English effectuel (< AF), late Middle English effectual < Medieval Latin effectuālis, equivalent to Latin effectu-, stem of effectus effect + -ālis -al1
Related forms
ef·fec·tu·al·ly, adverb
ef·fec·tu·al·ness, ef·fec·tu·al·i·ty, noun
pre·ef·fec·tu·al, adjective
pre·ef·fec·tu·al·ly, adverb
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Effectual
is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
Example Sentences
- He felt less effectual when he knew more of the person's life.
- Of course, he is strongwilled and effectual mainly in the pursuit of his own interest.
- Written language also demonstrated how abstract representations could serve as effectual stand-ins for portions of reality.
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Word Origin & History
effectual
late 14c., O.Fr. effectuel, from L.L. effectualis, from effectus (see effect). Related: Effectually.
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