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effectual | effectualness |

As an adjective effectual

is producing the intended result; entirely adequate.

As a noun effectualness is

the state or condition of being effectual.

effectual

English

Alternative forms

* effectuall (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Producing the intended result; entirely adequate.
    • {{quote-Fanny Hill, part=3 , Redoubling, then, the active energy of his thrusts, favoured by the fervid appetite of my motions, the soft oiled wards can no longer stand so effectual a picklock, but yield, and open him an entrance.}}

    Antonyms

    * ineffectual

    Related terms

    * effect * effective * effectivity * efficacious * efficacity * efficacy * efficiency * efficient

    effectualness

    English

    Noun

    (head)
  • The state or condition of being effectual.

    • Usage notes

    * The plural is almost nonexistent. "Effectualities", which is used, has the same meaning.

    Synonyms

    * effectuality