effectual
4 synonyms and 3 antonyms for effectual, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Doing exactly what was meant to happen, with nothing lacking.
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Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English effectual, effectuel, from Old French effectuel, from Late Latin effectualis.
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