effectual
pronunciation
How to pronounce effectual in British English:
UK [ɪˈfektʃuəl]
How to pronounce effectual in American English:
US [ɪˈfɛktʃuəl]
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- Adjective:
- sufficient to produce a result
- producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
- exerting or capable of exerting strong physiological or chemical effects
Word Origin
- effectual (adj.)
- "producing an effect; having power to produce an effect," 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" (effective is used of the thing done or the agent and means "having great effect"). Related: Effectually; effectualness.
Synonym
Example
- 1. The government should take effectual measures to combat unemployment .
- 2. Industry cluster is an effectual platform and mode .
- 3. The board may transact any of its business by circulation of papers , and a resolution in writing which is approved in writing by a majority of the members shall be as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a meeting of the board .
- 4. This fasting is real effectual .
- 5. Quinine is effectual preventive for malaria .