Definitions for effectual

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effectual ef·fec·tu·al

Spelling: [ih-fek-choo-uh l]

IPA: /ɪˈfɛk tʃu əl/

Effectual is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 233 anagrams from letters in effectual (aceeffltu).

Definitions for effectual

adjective

1. producing or capable of producing an intended effect; adequate.
2. valid or binding, as an agreement or document.

Origin of effectual

1350-1400; Middle English effectuel (late Middle English effectual Medieval Latin effectuālis, equivalent to Latin effectu-, stem of effectus effect + -ālis

Examples for effectual

She did so, and it proved an effectual screen from head to foot.

Try as she might she could think of no effectual way to begin.

And a Committee of Vigilance would be appointed to ensure its effectual working.

The plausible and polite manner of the stranger was effectual with George.

Of all thin partitions, glass is the most effectual excluder of sound.

And when at last it is perceived that such pity cannot lead to effectual succor, common sense bids the soul be rid of it.

There is something gentle, as well as effectual, in the representation.

Mr. Johnson has hit on the most effectual manner of plaguing us all.

There is a remedy, and but one effectual remedy, for the errors of the heart.

But the success of the best advice may be defeated, if the patient and his attendants will not concur to render it effectual.