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Definition of Effectual
1. Adjective. Producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect. "An efficacious law"
Attributes: Effectiveness, Effectivity, Effectuality, Effectualness
Similar to: Hard-hitting, Trenchant, Impelling, Impressive, Telling, Rough-and-ready
Also: Efficacious, Efficient, Potent, Stiff, Strong, Powerful, Useful, Utile
Derivative terms: Effect, Effectiveness, Effectivity, Effectuality, Effectualness, Efficaciousness, Efficacy
Antonyms: Ineffective
2. Adjective. Having legal efficacy or force. "A sound title to the property"
Definition of Effectual
1. a. Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive.
Definition of Effectual
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Medical Definition of Effectual
1. Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive. "Effectual steps for the suppression of the rebellion." (Macaulay) Effectual calling, 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. Synonym: Effectual, Efficacious, Effective. An efficacious remedy is had recourse to, and proves effective if it does decided good, effectual if it does all the good desired. See: Effect. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)