Definition of Effectual

1. Adjective. Producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect. "An efficacious law"


2. Adjective. Having legal efficacy or force. "A sound title to the property"
Exact synonyms: Legal, Sound
Similar to: Valid
Derivative terms: Legality

Definition of Effectual

1. a. Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive.

Definition of Effectual

1. [adj]

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Effectual

effective half-life
effective osmotic pressure
effective refractory period
effective renal blood flow
effective renal plasma flow
effective temperature
effective temperature index
effectivities
effectivity
effector
effector
effectors
effector cell
effects
effectual (current term)
effectual (current term)
effectualities
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effectualness
effectualnesses
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effectuated
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effectuating
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effectuations
effect modifier
effect modifiers
effed

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