effectual
/i'fektjuəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Producing or capable of producing a desired or intended result; effective. This is the core meaning, describing something that successfully accomplishes its purpose.
- Having legal force or efficacy; valid. This meaning is often used in formal or legal contexts to describe documents, titles, or actions that are legally binding and operative.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The new security measures proved effectual in preventing further thefts. (The measures successfully achieved their goal.)
- For the contract to be effectual, it must be signed by all parties. (The contract must be valid and legally binding.)
- His effectual leadership guided the team through the crisis. (His leadership was decisively effective.)
Advanced Usage
"Effectual calling": A theological term referring to the call of God that not only invites but also brings about a person's salvation.
- The doctrine of effectual calling is central to some Christian traditions.
"Effectual grace": Similar to the above, this term refers to divine grace that is powerful and successful in achieving its spiritual purpose.
- The sermon focused on the power of effectual grace to transform a life.
Variants and Related Words
Effectually (adverb): In a way that produces the desired effect.
- The policy was effectually implemented across all departments.
Effectualness (noun): The quality of being effectual.
- The effectualness of the treatment was confirmed by clinical trials.
Ineffectual (adjective): Not producing the desired or intended effect; weak or unsuccessful.
- Their protests were ineffectual in changing the policy.
Synonyms
- Effective: Successful in producing a desired result.
- Efficacious: (Formal) Having the power to produce a desired effect, often used for medicines or methods.
- Potent: Having great power, influence, or effect.
- Valid: Legally or officially acceptable; having force in law.
Antonyms
- Ineffectual: Not producing any or the desired effect.
- Ineffective: Not achieving the intended purpose.
- Futile: Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
- Void: Not valid or legally binding.
Adjective
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having legal efficacy or force
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a sound title to the property
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producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
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an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation-LewisMumford
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effective teaching methods
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effective steps toward peace
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made an effective entrance
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his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
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an efficacious law
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