SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
effectual
adjective
Successful in producing an intended result.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Producing the intended result
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Usage distinction
Return to topEfficient concerns resource use; effectual concerns whether the intended result is achieved.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See effectual in use
The new filing method proved an effectual remedy for the missing papers.
A fictional stationery shop tested the efficacy of a new collection shelf by observing whether customers could find prepaid orders more easily. Clear name labels proved effectual during the trial, allowing customers to identify their parcels without asking an assistant.
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