- with the intended effect; thoroughly
- to all practical purposes; in effect
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effectually /ɪˈfɛktjʊəlɪ/ adv
ef•fec•tu•al /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/USA pronunciation
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- producing or capable of producing an intended effect;
adequate:a social worker who is not effectual in dealing with teenagers.
ef•fec•tu•al
(i fek′cho̅o̅ əl),USA pronunciation adj.
ef•fec′tu•al•ly, adv.
ef•fec′tu•al•ness, ef•fec′tu•al′i•ty, n.
- producing or capable of producing an intended effect;
adequate. - valid or binding, as an agreement or document.
- Medieval Latin effectuālis, equivalent. to Latin effectu-, stem of effectus effect + -ālis -al1
- Anglo-French), late Middle English effectual
- Middle English effectuel (1350–1400
ef•fec′tu•al•ness, ef•fec′tu•al′i•ty, n.
- 1. See effective.
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