Definitions for effectual
ɪˈfɛk tʃu əlef·fec·tu·al

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. effective, effectual, efficaciousadjective

   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"

2. legal, sound, effectualadjective

   having legal efficacy or force

   "a sound title to the property"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. effectualadjective

   Producing the intended result; entirely adequate.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Effectualadjective

   Etymology: effectuél, French.

   1. Productive of effects; powerful to a degree adequate to the occasion; operative; efficacious.

   The reading of Scripture is effectual, as well to lay even the first foundation, as to add degrees of farther perfection, in the fear of God. Richard Hooker, b. v. s. 22.

   The communication of thy faith may become effectual, by the acknowledging of every good thing. Philem. 6.

   2. Veracious; expressive of facts. A sense not in use.

   Reprove my allegation, if you can;
   Or else conclude my words effectual. William Shakespeare, Henry VI.

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1. effectual

   Effectual refers to something that is successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective or producing an outcome.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Effectualnoun

   producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of effectual in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of effectual in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of effectual in a Sentence

1. Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia:

   Reason and free inquiry are the only effectual agents against error.

2. George Mason:

   To disarm the people... was the best and most effectual way to enslave them.

3. Pliny the Elder:

   Why is it that we entertain the belief that for every purpose odd numbers are the most effectual?

4. Dr. Isaac Barrow:

   He that loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor, a cheerful companion, an effectual comforter.

5. Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince:

   ...it is a base thing to look to others for your defense instead of depending upon yourself. That defense alone is effectual, sure, and durable which depends upon yourself and your own valor.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=effectual
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Effectual
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=effectual
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effectual