Energetic vs Effectual - What's the difference?
energetic | effectual | Related terms |
Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy.
Of or relating to energy.
Producing the intended result; entirely adequate.
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Energetic is a related term of effectual.
As adjectives the difference between energetic and effectual
is that energetic is possessing, exerting, or displaying energy while effectual is producing the intended result; entirely adequate.energetic
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Alternative forms
* energetick (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)- Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space.
- Those kids are so energetic : they want to run around playing all day.
- energetic laws