effectual Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
    efficacious; effective.
    • an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford
    • effective teaching methods
    • effective steps toward peace
    • made an effective entrance
    • his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
    • an efficacious law
  2. adjective satellite having legal efficacy or force
    sound; legal.
    • a sound title to the property

WordNet

Ef*fec"tu*al adjective
Etymology
See Effect, n.
Definitions
  1. Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive. Shak.
    Effectual steps for the suppression of the rebellion. Macaulay.
    Syn. -- Effectual, Efficacious, Effective. An efficacious remedy is had recourse to, and proves effective if it does decided good, effectual if it does all the good desired. C. J. Smith.

Webster 1913