English adjective: effectual | |||
1. | effectual producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect | ||
Samples | An air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation. Effective teaching methods. Effective steps toward peace. Made an effective entrance. His complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action. An efficacious law. | ||
Synonyms | effective, efficacious | ||
Similar | hard-hitting, impelling, impressive, rough-and-ready, telling, trenchant | ||
See also | efficacious, efficient, potent, powerful, stiff, strong, useful, utile | ||
Attribute | effectiveness, effectivity, effectuality, effectualness | ||
Antonyms | ineffective, ineffectual, uneffective | ||
2. | effectual having legal efficacy or force | ||
Samples | A sound title to the property. | ||
Synonyms | legal, sound | ||
Similar | valid | ||
Antonyms | invalid | ||