Effectual Definition & Meaning
effectual
- adjective
- producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long- distance transportation"-LewisMumford; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps toward peace"; "made an effective entrance"; "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"; "an efficacious law"
- having legal efficacy or force; "a sound title to the property"
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- What does effectual mean?
- producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long- distance transportation"-LewisMumford; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps toward peace"; "made an effective entrance"; "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"; "an efficacious law" having legal efficacy or force; "a sound title to the property"
- What part of speech is effectual?
- Effectual is an adjective.
- How many definitions does effectual have?
- Effectual has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).