effectual

[ ih-fek-choo-uh l ]
/ 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.

Origin of effectual

1350–1400; Middle English effectuel (< AF), late Middle English effectual < Medieval Latin effectuālis, equivalent to Latin effectu-, stem of effectus effect + -ālis -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM effectual

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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Words related to effectually

essentially, nearly, basically, practically, finally, forcefully, completely, definitely, energetically, adequately, dramatically, productively, effectively, successfully, efficaciously, around, fundamentally, implicitly, morally, guesstimate

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British Dictionary definitions for effectually (1 of 2)

effectually
/ (ɪˈfɛktjʊəlɪ) /

adverb

with the intended effect; thoroughly
to all practical purposes; in effect

British Dictionary definitions for effectually (2 of 2)

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, noun