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effectual

adjective

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
E
Ends with
L
Contains
FFECTUA
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

iˈfɛktʃuəl

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

    “{'source': 'LewisMumford', 'text': "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"}”

adjective

  1. having legal efficacy or force

    “a sound title to the property”

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Example Sentences

{'source': 'LewisMumford', 'text': "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
a sound title to the property

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