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Effectual

🔄 Synonyms of "Effectual"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
potentnounPowerful; possessing power; effective.
strongnoun(loosely) Possessing power, might, or strength.
impressiveMaking, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress.
trenchant(figuratively) Keen; biting; vigorously articulate and effective; severe.
efficacious(formal) Effective; possessing efficacy.
effectivenounHaving the power to produce a required effect or effects.
tellingnounRevealing information; bearing significance.
hard-hittingAggressively vigorous or forceful.
impellingCausing forward motion or action.

↔️ Antonyms of "Effectual"

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WordDefinition
ineffectualUnable or insufficient to produce effect.
ineffectiveNot having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose.
uneffectiveSynonym of ineffective.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Effectual"

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WordDefinition
efficacious(formal) Effective; possessing efficacy.
effectiveHaving the power to produce a required effect or effects.
impressiveMaking, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress.
tellingRevealing information; bearing significance.
potentPowerful; possessing power; effective.
strong(loosely) Possessing power, might, or strength.
hard-hittingAggressively vigorous or forceful.
trenchant(figuratively) Keen; biting; vigorously articulate and effective; severe.
impellingCausing forward motion or action.
effectivelyEssentially, in effect, for all practical purposes.
usefulHaving a practical or beneficial use.
actualExisting in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
efficientMaking good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy.
validAcceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.
effectuallObsolete form of effectual. [Producing the intended result; entirely adequate.]
operativeFunctional, in working order.
effectfulnounSynonym of effectual.
effectatious(nonstandard) Effective; efficacious.
perficientnounMaking or doing thoroughly; efficient; effectual.
virtual(computing) Operating using a computer and/or online rather than physically present.

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