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effectual

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ef·fec·tu·al /ɪˈfektʃuəl/ adjective formal  EFFECTIVEproducing the result that was wanted or intended 有效的,奏效的 SYN effective OPP ineffectual
Examples from the Corpus
effectualOf course, such prior advertisement of a new law is usually necessary for it to be an effectual deterrent.The plant was boiled in water and the resulting infusion was said to be an effectual diuretic.I have yet to learn an effectual protective against the midge.Have denotes an exercise of authority which is effectual, that is, which ensures the realization of the action commanded.In all, Barratt considered that an effectual trial on the Bonsor Lode could be made for about £1,000.
ef·fec·tu·al adjectiveChineseSyllable
that wanted result producing was the or Corpus intended


effectual
effectual /ɪˈfektʃuəl/ adjective formal
 Word Family: noun: effect, effectivenessineffectiveness; adjective: effectiveineffective, effectualineffectual; verb: effect; adverb: effectivelyineffectively
producing the result that was wanted or intended
   SYN  effective
   OPP  ineffectual


ef·fec·tualBrE /ɪˈfektʃuəl/ 🔊NAmE /ɪˈfektʃuəl/ 🔊 adjective (formal) (of things, not people 指物,不指人) producing the result that was intended 有效的;奏效的 SYN effective an effectual remedy有效的疗法   compare ineffectual ef·fec·tual·ly BrE /ɪˈfektʃuəli/ 🔊NAmE /ɪˈfektʃuəli/ 🔊 adverb