adj
effectual
Effectual (adj) means doing exactly what was meant to happen, with nothing lacking.
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Doing exactly what was meant to happen, with nothing lacking.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English effectual, effectuel, from Old French effectuel, from Late Latin effectualis.
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What is the meaning of effectual?
"effectual" (adj) means doing exactly what was meant to happen, with nothing lacking.
What is another word for effectual?
Other words for "effectual" include legal, efficacious, effective, sound.
What is the opposite of effectual?
Opposites of "effectual" include ineffectual, vain, futile.
