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 effectual effectual /ɪˈfektʃʊəl/

adjective

  1. Producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect  ( effectual , efficacious , effective )
    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
    an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation
     Effective teaching methods
    effective teaching methods
     Effective steps toward peace
    effective steps toward peace
     Made an effective entrance
    made an effective entrance
     His complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
    his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
     An efficacious law
    an efficacious law
  2. Having legal efficacy or force  ( effectual , sound , legal )
    having legal efficacy or force
     A sound title to the property
    a sound title to the property