Synonyms for effectual
ɪˈfɛk tʃu əlef·fec·tu·al

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1. effectualadjective

   Antonyms:
   ineffectual

2. effectualadjective

   Antonyms:
   ineffectual

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1. effective, effectual, efficaciousadjective

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

   "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"

   Synonyms:
   sound, effective, in effect(p), efficient, efficacious, legal, in force(p), good

   Antonyms:
   invalid

2. legal, sound, effectualadjective

   having legal efficacy or force

   "a sound title to the property"

   Synonyms:
   sound, heavy, effective, wakeless, efficacious, profound, good, legal, healthy, reasoned, intelligent, level-headed, well-grounded, levelheaded

   Antonyms:
   invalid

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1. effectualadjective

   Synonyms:
   operative, successful

2. effectualadjective

   Synonyms:
   efficacious, effective, active, efficient, of adequate power

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1. effectualadjective

   Synonyms:
   efficacious, effective, efficient, availing, successful

   Antonyms:
   ineffectual

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1. Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince:

   ...it is a base thing to look to others for your defense instead of depending upon yourself. That defense alone is effectual, sure, and durable which depends upon yourself and your own valor.

2. Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia:

   Reason and free inquiry are the only effectual agents against error.

3. Seneca:

   The path of precept is long, that of example short and effectual.

4. Bertrand Russell:

   We may define a Puritan as a man who holds that certain kinds of acts, even if they have no visible bad effects upon others than the agent, are inherently sinful, and, being sinful, ought to be prevented by whatever means is most effectual - the criminal law if possible, and, if not that, then public opinion backed by economic pressure.

5. Dr. Isaac Barrow:

   He that loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor, a cheerful companion, an effectual comforter.