effectual

adjinfluential; authoritative

Synonyms for effectual

adj influential; authoritative

Antonyms for effectual

ablest

adjective. able to perform well; having a proven capacity

Word Origin & History

late 14c., Old French effectuel, from Late Latin effectualis, from Latin effectus "accomplishment, performance" (see effect (n.)). Used properly of actions (not agents) and with a sense "having the effect aimed at." Related: Effectually; effectuality.

Example Sentences for effectual

She did so, and it proved an effectual screen from head to foot.

Try as she might she could think of no effectual way to begin.

The plausible and polite manner of the stranger was effectual with George.

Mr. Johnson has hit on the most effectual manner of plaguing us all.

There is a remedy, and but one effectual remedy, for the errors of the heart.

There is something gentle, as well as effectual, in the representation.

Of all thin partitions, glass is the most effectual excluder of sound.

But the success of the best advice may be defeated, if the patient and his attendants will not concur to render it effectual.

And a Committee of Vigilance would be appointed to ensure its effectual working.

His own vanity will be the most effectual of all intoxications.

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Synonyms for effectual

Antonyms for effectual

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