effectual

/i'fektjuəl/
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effectual

The new law proved effectual in reducing traffic accidents.

Definition
  1. 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.
effectual

The new law proved effectual in reducing traffic accidents.

Adjective
  1. having legal efficacy or force
    • a sound title to the property
  2. 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-LewisMumford
    • effective teaching methods
    • effective steps toward peace
    • made an effective entrance
    • his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
    • an efficacious law

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