effectualadj.

Brit.

/ᵻˈfɛktʃʊəl/,

/ᵻˈfɛktʃ(ᵿ)l/,

/ᵻˈfɛktjʊəl/,

/ᵻˈfɛktjᵿl/, U.S.

/əˈfɛk(t)ʃ(əw)əl/,

/iˈfɛk(t)ʃ(əw)əl/

Forms: Middle English effectueel, Middle English effectuel, Middle English effectuelx (modifying a plural noun), Middle English–1500s effectuell, late Middle English effectuale, late Middle English effectuele, late Middle English–1600s effectuall, late Middle English– effectual, 1600s effectiall, 1700s– affectual (now nonstandard); also Scottish pre-1700 affectual, pre-1700 affectuall, 1800s effetwal, 1800s– effeckwal, 1900s– effec'wal.

Origin: Of multiple origins. Partly a borrowing from French. Partly a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: French effectuel; Latin effectualis.

Etymology: < (i) Anglo-Norman effectuel, effectual, effectuell, effectuall (in law) effective, valid (early 14th cent. or earlier), adequate (14th cent. or earlier), actual (early 15th cent. or earlier; compare Middle French effectuel that has a real or actual effect (a1435)), and its etymon (ii) post-classical Latin effectualis effectual, having an (intended) effect (from 11th cent. in British sources), (in law) valid (from 14th cent. in British sources), (in philosophy) occurring by way of effect (14th cent. in British sources) < classical Latin effectus effect n. + -ālis -al suffix¹. Compare Italian effettuale (a1433). Compare effective adj.With sense 3 compare post-classical Latin effectuosus earnest, heartfelt (see effectuous adj.), effectuose earnestly, with sincere feeling (see effectuously adv.), and compare also affectual adj. 1. Compare similarly effectually adv. 3, effectuous adj. 2, effectuously adv. 1, and conversely affectually adv. 1, affectuous adj. 1, affectuously adv. 1, and also affectious adj., affectiously adv. In these senses, since there is a clear semantic overlap between the words in effect- and affect- which apparently arises from synonymy already found in post-classical Latin, a formal division of material is applied, with only forms in e- being included at this entry, and vice versa. In all other senses (which do not overlap with senses of affectual adj.), a semantic distinction is applied, as in all other effect- and affect- words, and hence forms in a- are sometimes found (compare general note at effect n.). In form effectiall apparently by association with words in -ial suffix.

1. Powerful in effect, having powerful effects; = effective adj. 1. Now rare.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > advantage > efficacy > [adjective]

frameeOE

goodeOE

mightyOE

vailanta1325

sicker1338

mightful1340

suffisant1340

virtuousa1387

effectivea1398

effectuala1398

worthya1398

availingc1420

effectuous?a1425

operant?a1425

substantialc1449

virtual?a1475

substantious1483

available1502

efficacious1528

energial1528

working1532

operatory1551

operatoriousa1555

stately1567

feckful1568

efficace?1572

shifty1585

operative1590

instrumental1601

efficable1607

speeding1612

effectuating1615

officious1618

availsome1619

prevailable1624

valid1651

perficient1659

affectuous1664

implemental1676

virtual1760

efficient1787

sufficient1831

slick1833

roadworthy1837

practician1863

positive1903

performant1977

the world > action or operation > advantage > efficacy > [adjective] > having the power of acting upon objects

effectuala1398

effective1646

the world > action or operation > carrying out > [adjective]

effectivea1398

executional1652

executory1659

effectual1662

executivea1676

the mind > emotion > aspects of emotion > effect produced on emotions > [adjective] > strong or deep

sensiblea1393

solemnc1400

forcible1573

powerful1588

pressive1623

effectual1662

knock-down1690

impressive1775

imposing1783

effective1790

telling1819

home-coming1848

compelling1901

awesome1916

impactive1934

dynamite1942

fuck-off1962

society > leisure > the arts > the arts in general > [adjective] > qualities of works generally

wateryc1230

polite?a1500

meagre1539

over-laboured1579

bald1589

spiritless1592

light1597

meretricious1633

standing1661

effectual1662

airy1664

severe1665

correct1676

enervatea1704

free1728

classic1743

academic1752

academical1752

chaste1753

nerveless1763

epic1769

crude1786

effective1790

creative1791

soulless1794

mannered1796

manneristical1830

manneristic1837

subjective1840

inartisticala1849

abstract1857

inartistic1859

literary1900

period1905

atmospheric1908

dateless1908

atmosphered1920

non-naturalistic1925

self-indulgent1926

free-styled1933

soft-centred1935

freestyle1938

pseudish1938

decadent1942

post-human1944

kitschy1946

faux-naïf1958

spare1965

a1398 J. Trevisa tr. Bartholomaeus Anglicus De Proprietatibus Rerum (BL Add. 27944) (1975) I. xiii. xxvi. 685 Þe more white and bryght þat he [sc. a pearl] is, þe more effectuel and vertuouse [L. efficacior] it is holde.

a1400 in T. Wright & J. O. Halliwell Reliquiæ Antiquæ (1845) II. 42 (MED) Sythen myraclis of Crist and of hyse seyntis weren thus effectuel..no man shulde usen in bourde and pleye the myraclis.

c1405 (c1395) G. Chaucer Summoner's Tale (Hengwrt) (2003) l. 162 Oure orisons been wel moore effectuel.

1586 T. Bright Treat. Melancholie x. 45 I take it, to be an effectuall, and pregnant substance.

1654 J. Playford Breefe Introd. Skill Musick 19 Hee with his Harp..expressed such effectuall melody and harmony.

1662 A. Marvell Let. 1 Apr. in Poems & Lett. (1971) II. 249 My Lord of Bath who is..as effectuall an hand as can be chosen in the whole Court.

1768 Woman of Honor II. 178 If this sordid..family-spirit does not soon meet with an effectual check.

1831 On Planting ii. vi. 63 in Libr. Useful Knowl. The injury of being bark-bound, the most effectual impediment to growth either in height or thickness.

1851 H. Melville Moby-Dick xvi. 78 Such eye-wrinkles are very effectual in a scowl.

1882 Cent. Mag. June 252/1 Before we have dinner done, ‘Mr. Boyne’, a jolly effectual-looking man of fifty, waits civilly upon us, has his car on the road, and will ‘shew us everything’.

1929 N. Coward Ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay in B. Day N. Coward: Compl. Lyrics (1998) 113/2 Tarara boom-de-ay, Tarara boom-de-ay, We are the most effectual, Intellectual Movement of the day.

a. That produces its intended effect, or adequately answers its purpose.

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1410 in Speculum (1939) 14 25 (MED) The kynge..wol yeue thereupon so effectuel answer to the forseid duc that therafter..he shal be content of reson.

1490 W. Caxton tr. Foure Sonnes of Aymon (1885) vi. 151 To bryng the matere to a conclusion effectuell.

1588 T. Kyd tr. T. Tasso Housholders Philos. (new ed.) f. 9 Husbande, which happily is termed by a tytle more effectuall, consort: for the husband and y^e wyfe ought indeed to be companions and consorts of one selfe fortune.

1609 Bible (Douay) I. Index Grace sufficient is geven to every one, effectual of Gods especial mercie to some.

a1687 W. Petty Polit. Arithm. (1690) 73 The Charge of the Government..would be more..effectual.

1691 J. Evelyn Kalendarium Hortense (ed. 8) 162 One single Pipe of competent bore, would be as effectual as three or four.

1711 Boston News-let. 16 Apr. 2/1 Will you take more Effectual Care of your own safety in that of your Frontiers.

1762 tr. Voltaire Tragedy of Zara 49 Find an affectual cure.

1794 E. Burke Corr. (1844) IV. 205 We must endeavour to make our complaints rather effectual than loud.

1838 J. M. Morrison McIlwham Papers i. 14 I hadna thocht my puir letter wad be sae speedily effetwal.

1881 J. P. Sheldon Dairy Farming 61/2 An effectual preventive of ‘scour’.

1983 S. Marshak & M. Culbreath Triangle vi.36 The damage control measures are ingenious and effectual.

2001 S. T. Asma Stuffed Animals & Pickled Heads iv. 144 The human fang-tooth (canine) was just a less effectual version of the same structure and function found in a lion's dentition.

b. Of a legal document or covenant: valid, binding.

ΘΚΠ

society > law > legal obligation > contract > [adjective] > that cannot be made void

effectual1431

uncassable1609

1431 Rolls of Parl.: Henry VI (Electronic ed.) Parl. Jan. 1431 §32. m. 4 All manere of enditementz..to be effectuelx and sufficiantz in lawe, to bynd and conclud foreveremore, all that ben heirs or of the blode of the said Owen.

1485–6 Rolls of Parl.: Henry VII (Electronic ed.) Parl. Nov. 1485 1st Roll m. 4 Every suche dimise, graunt and presentacion..be as good, effectuell and available in the lawe, as though it were made by..Thomas cardinall.

1681 J. Dalrymple Inst. Law Scotl. i. xi. §5 102 It had the name of Acceptilatio, expressing an acknowledgement of the receiving and accepting of the performance of the Obligation, and of present bearing and having the same, which was valid and effectual.

1739 Hist. Convent. Treaty 5 The Regulation of the Limits of Florida and of Carolina..shall likewise be committed to the said Plenipotentiaries, to procure a more solid and effectual Agreement.

1754 J. Erskine Princ. Law Scotl. II. iii. ii. 281 Holograph deeds (written by the granter himself) are effectual without witnesses.

1884 Earl Selborne in Law Times Rep. 1 Mar. Registration does not make effectual a document which was..inoperative and of no effect.

1934 Times 25 May 21/3 To the intent that such last-mentioned resolutions, if duly passed as special resolutions, may..be valid and effectual for all purposes.

1997 Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) (Nexis) 2 July 4 b All action of this court undertaken while that judge has been and continues to be assigned pursuant to the consent judgment shall be valid and effectual and not subject to attack.

c. Economics. Designating the demand of consumers who are willing to pay the natural price for a commodity. Also occasionally: designating such a consumer. Now historical.

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1776 A. Smith Inq. Wealth of Nations I. i. vii. 68 Such people may be called the effectual demanders, and their demand the effectual demand; since it may be sufficient to effectuate the bringing of the commodity to market.

1806 T. R. Malthus Ess. Princ. Population (ed. 3) II. iii. x. 250 The sole cause which would determine the quantity of effective capital employed in agriculture would be the extent of the effectual demand for corn.

1868 J. E. T. Rogers Man. Polit. Econ. (ed. 3) iii. 21 And this demand must be effectual, that is, must be accompanied with the power of proffering some other object in exchange.

1966 Times 11 Feb. 13/7 Another special aspect of Malthus's work, his concept of effective, or ‘effectual’, demand, and the dangers of deficiencies thereof.

1998 Eng. Hist. Rev. 113 935 Malthus had insisted that economists and policymakers ought to pay more attention to income distribution within the domestic economy in order to assure a level of effectual demand which could support stable manufacturing advance.

a. Of a prayer or an entreaty: earnest, urgent. [In quot. 1611 rendering Hellenistic Greek ἐνεργουμένη (Revised Version ‘in its working’); contrast quot. c1405 at sense 1, where the outcome rather than the manner of prayer is signified.]

ΘΚΠ

the mind > language > speech > request > [adjective] > pressing or urgent (of request)

busyc1400

effectual1418

effectuous1489

emulous1535

pressinga1626

1418 [implied in: Guildhall Let.-bk. in R. W. Chambers & M. Daunt Bk. London Eng. (1931) 73 We..pray you effectuelly, that, in al the haste that ye may ye wille do arme as manie smale vessels as ye may. (at effectually adv. 3a)].

1530 Myroure Oure Ladye (Fawkes) (1873) i. 44 The more effectuall..that prayer is..the more felly..laboureth the malycyous enemy to lette yt.

?a1550 in H. O. Coxe Forms Bidding Prayer (1840) xv. 76 You shall also make your hartie and effectuall prayer to Allmightie God for the peace of all Christian regyons.

1611 Bible (King James) James v. 16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

1620 N. Brent tr. P. Sarpi Hist. Councel of Trent vi. 540 Letters came..with most effectuall exhortations, in the Popes name, to accommodate the differences.

1710 J. Dunton Athenianism ix. 195 Whereupon Mr. Perkins made such an effectual Prayer, as made the poor Prisoner burst out into abundance of Tears.

1787 J. Eades Clear & Comprehensive View Gospel Ministry viii. 320 This may bring to our remembrance the devout exclamation of the wisest of men, used in his most fervent and effectual Prayer, at the dedication of the Temple.

1839 Times 18 July 6/2 It will never be known on this side heaven how largely the success and rescue of Robert Hall may be ascribed to the unwearied, fervent, effectual prayer of his pious and devoted father.

1858 E. E. Stuart Let. 6 Apr. in R. Stuart et al. Stuart Lett. (1961) II. 862 There is a very manifest lack of the ‘fervent effectual prayer of the righteous’.

1918 Jrnl. Biblical Lit. 37 27 The theme Effectual Prayer introduced in Lk. 11:1ff. by the method just illustrated had, as we saw, nothing intrinsically to do with the theme of the preceding chapters.

1981 16th Cent. Jrnl. 12 110 According to Kendall, Calvin taught that Christ died indiscriminately for all men, yet his effectual prayer was only for the elect.

†b. Of service: diligent, zealous. Obsolete.

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a1450 St. Katherine (Richardson 44) (1884) 62 Ȝoure effectuel deuocion god hath beholde from heuene.

1471 in Hist. MSS Comm.: Rep. MSS Var. Coll. (1907) IV. 209 in Parl. Papers 1906 (Cd. 3218) LXIV. 1 The Lord Stourton..and..John Cheney..have emploied their effectual labours and devoirs.

a1525 ( Coventry Leet Bk. (1908) II. 374 (MED) That they woll doo their trewe deuoir, labour & effectuell diligence, that ministracion of justice haue due place.

†4. Actual, existing; being in effect. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the world > existence and causation > existence > reality or real existence or actuality > [adjective]

present1340

actuala1398

absolutec1443

effectualc1475

bodilya1616

effective1620

deedy1781

real lifec1819

positive1831

factual1846

transactional1858

entitative1862

real world1963

c1475 Gregory's Chron. in J. Gairdner Hist. Coll. Citizen London (1876) 123 Alle so hyt ys accordyd that fro thys howre unto the reale and effectualle [Cotton MS yeldyng] of the sayde cytte and castelle, none of forsayde noble cyttezyns othyr othyr [sic] being in the same cytte and castelle shalle nought goo owte of the sayde cytte and castelle with owte specyalle lyscens of oure excellente lorde the kynge.

1598 J. Heywood (title) The workes..namelie a dialogue, wherein are pleasantlie contriued the number of all the effectuall prouerbs in our English tongue.

1655 T. Fuller Church-hist. Brit. ii. 116 The Danes had London..and Alfred onely three effectuall Shires.

5. Pertinent, conclusive, to the point. Now rare.

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the world > relative properties > relationship > relevance or pertinence > [adjective]

to (the) purposea1387

pertinentc1390

appliablec1429

relevantc1540

appliant1548

incident1557

relative1579

home1607

effectual1608

ad rem1680

adaptable1718

to the point1817

pointful1898

1608 Yorkshire Trag. sig. B4^v Tis..my fashion..to be plain, and effectuall, therefore to the purpose.

a1616 W. Shakespeare Henry VI, Pt. 2 (1623) iii. i. 41 Reproue my allegation..Or else conclude my words effectuall .

1625 J. Mede in H. Ellis Orig. Lett. Eng. Hist. (1824) 1st Ser. III. 203 (modernized text) He would give a speedy and effectual answer.

1677 A. Marvell Let. 22 May in Poems & Lett. (1971) II. 201 There will be no mony giuen this sitting but upon very visible and effectuall termes.

1703 T. Bennet Def. Disc. Schism xiv. 77 Wherefore I am obliged in Justice to that innocent Prelate, and for an effectual Reply to some noisy Dissenters..to discover that, which otherwise could not have been extorted from me.

1785 Fatal Marriage II. 84 I judged that circumstance was the most effectual answer I could send him.

1842 N. Amer. Rev. Apr. 383 It may be remarked, that the only effectual answer to the objections of the metaphysical skeptics consists in showing, that their reasoning is wholly inapplicable and impertinent.

1896 Mind 5 556 He has supplied in the following chapters the most effectual answer to his own arguments by receding in detail from all the positions taken up in this introduction summary.

1950 Times 17 Jan. 6/7 It is ever more widely recognized that this is the most effectual answer to Communism.

†6. = effective adj. 5. Obsolete.

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the world > health and disease > [adjective] > of health: good > fit > for work or service

effective1648

effectuala1661

society > armed hostility > warrior > soldier > type of soldier generally > [adjective] > fit for service

serviceable1629

effective1648

effectuala1661

a1661 T. Fuller Worthies (1662) Worc. 181 His Army consisted of twelve thousand effectuall Fighting men.

1689 G. Walker True Acct. Siege London-Derry 37 We also got into our Garrison some Effectual Men out of their number.

Compounds

effectual calling n. Theology the action by which the Holy Spirit bestows upon an individual saving faith in Christ.

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1571 J. Northbrooke Spiritus est Vicarius Christi: Breefe Summe Christian Faith f. 18 The free election of god is the efficient cause of our saluation, Chistes [sic] obedience the materiall cause, our effectuall calling is the formall cause, and..our sanctification, is the finall cause.

1647 Humble Advice Assembly of Divines conc. Shorter Catechism 5 Effectual Calling is the work of Gods Spirit, whereby,..he doth perswade and inable us to imbrace Jesus Christ.

a1796 R. Burns Poems & Songs (1968) I. 219 He'll screed you aff Effectual Calling, As fast as ony in the dwalling.

1816 W. Scott Old Mortality viii, in Tales of my Landlord 1st Ser. IV. 160 When I cam to man's yestate, cam anither kind o' questioning in fashion, that I liked waur than Effectual Calling; and the ‘did promise and vow’ of the tane were yoked to the end of the tother.

1936 Aberdeen Univ. Rev. July 198 His thochts war little on the catechis, Forbiddin's an' Requirin's een tae him, Effeckwal Callin'? Aye a hit or miss.

1990 S. MacLean From Wood to Ridge (1999) 21 There is not in my prayer Effectual Calling or Sincerity, and though I am clear-sighted in scripture..my spirit is not one-fold.

† effectual cause n. Obsolete an efficient cause.

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1535 W. Marshall tr. Marsilius of Padua Def. of Peace vii. f. 18^v And than afterwardes we shall make inquysycyon & serche of the effectuell cause of them [L. de ipsarum causa mouente].

1581 Compendious Exam. Certayne Ordinary Complaints iii. f. 46 I must..try out the effectuall cause of this inclosures.

1650 J. Reynolds Flower of Fidelitie i. 12 Thalmeno still burning with desire to know the effectual cause of this Ladies desolate retirement.

1686 T. Pierce Law & Equity Gospel 411 But it follows not thence that 'tis the Causa Energetica, the effectual Cause of our coming thither.

1785 H. Worthington Disc. on Var. Subj. v. 111 His goodness..will be an effectual cause of thy eternal punishment, if thou dost not repent.

† effectual grace n. Theology Obsolete the special grace given to those elected to salvation.

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1562 W. Cecil Let. 23 Oct. in Camden Misc. (1871) VI. i. 19 (modernized text) Give us grace to remember His intended wrath, and to enjoy His effectuall grace and mercy!

1588 A. King tr. P. Canisius Cathechisme or Schort Instr. iv. f. 85 Ye..effectuall grace [L. efficax gratia] of sa gret a sacrament can na wayis laik heirin.

1662 E. Stillingfleet Origines Sacræ iii. iii. §7 If God withdrew not any effectuall grace from man.

1718 F. Rous Great Oracle (title page) Whether in Man's Free-will and Common Grace, or in God's Special and Effectual Grace, stands the Safety of Man, and the Glory of God by Man's Safety?

1789 L. Womock Result False Princ. iii. 110 Whether God hath not exactly prefixed the punctual time for the conversion of every one to whom he intends his effectual grace?

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	effectual
释义	effectualadj. Brit. /ᵻˈfɛktʃʊəl/, /ᵻˈfɛktʃ(ᵿ)l/, /ᵻˈfɛktjʊəl/, /ᵻˈfɛktjᵿl/, U.S. /əˈfɛk(t)ʃ(əw)əl/, /iˈfɛk(t)ʃ(əw)əl/ Forms: Middle English effectueel, Middle English effectuel, Middle English effectuelx (modifying a plural noun), Middle English–1500s effectuell, late Middle English effectuale, late Middle English effectuele, late Middle English–1600s effectuall, late Middle English– effectual, 1600s effectiall, 1700s– affectual (now nonstandard); also Scottish pre-1700 affectual, pre-1700 affectuall, 1800s effetwal, 1800s– effeckwal, 1900s– effec'wal. Origin: Of multiple origins. Partly a borrowing from French. Partly a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: French effectuel; Latin effectualis. Etymology: < (i) Anglo-Norman effectuel, effectual, effectuell, effectuall (in law) effective, valid (early 14th cent. or earlier), adequate (14th cent. or earlier), actual (early 15th cent. or earlier; compare Middle French effectuel that has a real or actual effect (a1435)), and its etymon (ii) post-classical Latin effectualis effectual, having an (intended) effect (from 11th cent. in British sources), (in law) valid (from 14th cent. in British sources), (in philosophy) occurring by way of effect (14th cent. in British sources) < classical Latin effectus effect n. + -ālis -al suffix¹. Compare Italian effettuale (a1433). Compare effective adj.With sense 3 compare post-classical Latin effectuosus earnest, heartfelt (see effectuous adj.), effectuose earnestly, with sincere feeling (see effectuously adv.), and compare also affectual adj. 1. Compare similarly effectually adv. 3, effectuous adj. 2, effectuously adv. 1, and conversely affectually adv. 1, affectuous adj. 1, affectuously adv. 1, and also affectious adj., affectiously adv. In these senses, since there is a clear semantic overlap between the words in effect- and affect- which apparently arises from synonymy already found in post-classical Latin, a formal division of material is applied, with only forms in e- being included at this entry, and vice versa. In all other senses (which do not overlap with senses of affectual adj.), a semantic distinction is applied, as in all other effect- and affect- words, and hence forms in a- are sometimes found (compare general note at effect n.). In form effectiall apparently by association with words in -ial suffix. 1. Powerful in effect, having powerful effects; = effective adj. 1. Now rare. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > advantage > efficacy > [adjective] frameeOE goodeOE mightyOE vailanta1325 sicker1338 mightful1340 suffisant1340 virtuousa1387 effectivea1398 effectuala1398 worthya1398 availingc1420 effectuous?a1425 operant?a1425 substantialc1449 virtual?a1475 substantious1483 available1502 efficacious1528 energial1528 working1532 operatory1551 operatoriousa1555 stately1567 feckful1568 efficace?1572 shifty1585 operative1590 instrumental1601 efficable1607 speeding1612 effectuating1615 officious1618 availsome1619 prevailable1624 valid1651 perficient1659 affectuous1664 implemental1676 virtual1760 efficient1787 sufficient1831 slick1833 roadworthy1837 practician1863 positive1903 performant1977 the world > action or operation > advantage > efficacy > [adjective] > having the power of acting upon objects effectuala1398 effective1646 the world > action or operation > carrying out > [adjective] effectivea1398 executional1652 executory1659 effectual1662 executivea1676 the mind > emotion > aspects of emotion > effect produced on emotions > [adjective] > strong or deep sensiblea1393 solemnc1400 forcible1573 powerful1588 pressive1623 effectual1662 knock-down1690 impressive1775 imposing1783 effective1790 telling1819 home-coming1848 compelling1901 awesome1916 impactive1934 dynamite1942 fuck-off1962 society > leisure > the arts > the arts in general > [adjective] > qualities of works generally wateryc1230 polite?a1500 meagre1539 over-laboured1579 bald1589 spiritless1592 light1597 meretricious1633 standing1661 effectual1662 airy1664 severe1665 correct1676 enervatea1704 free1728 classic1743 academic1752 academical1752 chaste1753 nerveless1763 epic1769 crude1786 effective1790 creative1791 soulless1794 mannered1796 manneristical1830 manneristic1837 subjective1840 inartisticala1849 abstract1857 inartistic1859 literary1900 period1905 atmospheric1908 dateless1908 atmosphered1920 non-naturalistic1925 self-indulgent1926 free-styled1933 soft-centred1935 freestyle1938 pseudish1938 decadent1942 post-human1944 kitschy1946 faux-naïf1958 spare1965 a1398 J. Trevisa tr. Bartholomaeus Anglicus De Proprietatibus Rerum (BL Add. 27944) (1975) I. xiii. xxvi. 685 Þe more white and bryght þat he [sc. a pearl] is, þe more effectuel and vertuouse [L. efficacior] it is holde. a1400 in T. Wright & J. O. Halliwell Reliquiæ Antiquæ (1845) II. 42 (MED) Sythen myraclis of Crist and of hyse seyntis weren thus effectuel..no man shulde usen in bourde and pleye the myraclis. c1405 (c1395) G. Chaucer Summoner's Tale (Hengwrt) (2003) l. 162 Oure orisons been wel moore effectuel. 1586 T. Bright Treat. Melancholie x. 45 I take it, to be an effectuall, and pregnant substance. 1654 J. Playford Breefe Introd. Skill Musick 19 Hee with his Harp..expressed such effectuall melody and harmony. 1662 A. Marvell Let. 1 Apr. in Poems & Lett. (1971) II. 249 My Lord of Bath who is..as effectuall an hand as can be chosen in the whole Court. 1768 Woman of Honor II. 178 If this sordid..family-spirit does not soon meet with an effectual check. 1831 On Planting ii. vi. 63 in Libr. Useful Knowl. The injury of being bark-bound, the most effectual impediment to growth either in height or thickness. 1851 H. Melville Moby-Dick xvi. 78 Such eye-wrinkles are very effectual in a scowl. 1882 Cent. Mag. June 252/1 Before we have dinner done, ‘Mr. Boyne’, a jolly effectual-looking man of fifty, waits civilly upon us, has his car on the road, and will ‘shew us everything’. 1929 N. Coward Ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay in B. Day N. Coward: Compl. Lyrics (1998) 113/2 Tarara boom-de-ay, Tarara boom-de-ay, We are the most effectual, Intellectual Movement of the day. 2. a. That produces its intended effect, or adequately answers its purpose. ΚΠ 1410 in Speculum (1939) 14 25 (MED) The kynge..wol yeue thereupon so effectuel answer to the forseid duc that therafter..he shal be content of reson. 1490 W. Caxton tr. Foure Sonnes of Aymon (1885) vi. 151 To bryng the matere to a conclusion effectuell. 1588 T. Kyd tr. T. Tasso Housholders Philos. (new ed.) f. 9 Husbande, which happily is termed by a tytle more effectuall, consort: for the husband and y^e wyfe ought indeed to be companions and consorts of one selfe fortune. 1609 Bible (Douay) I. Index Grace sufficient is geven to every one, effectual of Gods especial mercie to some. a1687 W. Petty Polit. Arithm. (1690) 73 The Charge of the Government..would be more..effectual. 1691 J. Evelyn Kalendarium Hortense (ed. 8) 162 One single Pipe of competent bore, would be as effectual as three or four. 1711 Boston News-let. 16 Apr. 2/1 Will you take more Effectual Care of your own safety in that of your Frontiers. 1762 tr. Voltaire Tragedy of Zara 49 Find an affectual cure. 1794 E. Burke Corr. (1844) IV. 205 We must endeavour to make our complaints rather effectual than loud. 1838 J. M. Morrison McIlwham Papers i. 14 I hadna thocht my puir letter wad be sae speedily effetwal. 1881 J. P. Sheldon Dairy Farming 61/2 An effectual preventive of ‘scour’. 1983 S. Marshak & M. Culbreath Triangle vi.36 The damage control measures are ingenious and effectual. 2001 S. T. Asma Stuffed Animals & Pickled Heads iv. 144 The human fang-tooth (canine) was just a less effectual version of the same structure and function found in a lion's dentition. b. Of a legal document or covenant: valid, binding. ΘΚΠ society > law > legal obligation > contract > [adjective] > that cannot be made void effectual1431 uncassable1609 1431 Rolls of Parl.: Henry VI (Electronic ed.) Parl. Jan. 1431 §32. m. 4 All manere of enditementz..to be effectuelx and sufficiantz in lawe, to bynd and conclud foreveremore, all that ben heirs or of the blode of the said Owen. 1485–6 Rolls of Parl.: Henry VII (Electronic ed.) Parl. Nov. 1485 1st Roll m. 4 Every suche dimise, graunt and presentacion..be as good, effectuell and available in the lawe, as though it were made by..Thomas cardinall. 1681 J. Dalrymple Inst. Law Scotl. i. xi. §5 102 It had the name of Acceptilatio, expressing an acknowledgement of the receiving and accepting of the performance of the Obligation, and of present bearing and having the same, which was valid and effectual. 1739 Hist. Convent. Treaty 5 The Regulation of the Limits of Florida and of Carolina..shall likewise be committed to the said Plenipotentiaries, to procure a more solid and effectual Agreement. 1754 J. Erskine Princ. Law Scotl. II. iii. ii. 281 Holograph deeds (written by the granter himself) are effectual without witnesses. 1884 Earl Selborne in Law Times Rep. 1 Mar. Registration does not make effectual a document which was..inoperative and of no effect. 1934 Times 25 May 21/3 To the intent that such last-mentioned resolutions, if duly passed as special resolutions, may..be valid and effectual for all purposes. 1997 Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) (Nexis) 2 July 4 b All action of this court undertaken while that judge has been and continues to be assigned pursuant to the consent judgment shall be valid and effectual and not subject to attack. c. Economics. Designating the demand of consumers who are willing to pay the natural price for a commodity. Also occasionally: designating such a consumer. Now historical. ΚΠ 1776 A. Smith Inq. Wealth of Nations I. i. vii. 68 Such people may be called the effectual demanders, and their demand the effectual demand; since it may be sufficient to effectuate the bringing of the commodity to market. View more context for this quotation 1806 T. R. Malthus Ess. Princ. Population (ed. 3) II. iii. x. 250 The sole cause which would determine the quantity of effective capital employed in agriculture would be the extent of the effectual demand for corn. 1868 J. E. T. Rogers Man. Polit. Econ. (ed. 3) iii. 21 And this demand must be effectual, that is, must be accompanied with the power of proffering some other object in exchange. 1966 Times 11 Feb. 13/7 Another special aspect of Malthus's work, his concept of effective, or ‘effectual’, demand, and the dangers of deficiencies thereof. 1998 Eng. Hist. Rev. 113 935 Malthus had insisted that economists and policymakers ought to pay more attention to income distribution within the domestic economy in order to assure a level of effectual demand which could support stable manufacturing advance. 3. a. Of a prayer or an entreaty: earnest, urgent. [In quot. 1611 rendering Hellenistic Greek ἐνεργουμένη (Revised Version ‘in its working’); contrast quot. c1405 at sense 1, where the outcome rather than the manner of prayer is signified.] ΘΚΠ the mind > language > speech > request > [adjective] > pressing or urgent (of request) busyc1400 effectual1418 effectuous1489 emulous1535 pressinga1626 1418 [implied in: Guildhall Let.-bk. in R. W. Chambers & M. Daunt Bk. London Eng. (1931) 73 We..pray you effectuelly, that, in al the haste that ye may ye wille do arme as manie smale vessels as ye may. (at effectually adv. 3a)]. 1530 Myroure Oure Ladye (Fawkes) (1873) i. 44 The more effectuall..that prayer is..the more felly..laboureth the malycyous enemy to lette yt. ?a1550 in H. O. Coxe Forms Bidding Prayer (1840) xv. 76 You shall also make your hartie and effectuall prayer to Allmightie God for the peace of all Christian regyons. 1611 Bible (King James) James v. 16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. View more context for this quotation 1620 N. Brent tr. P. Sarpi Hist. Councel of Trent vi. 540 Letters came..with most effectuall exhortations, in the Popes name, to accommodate the differences. 1710 J. Dunton Athenianism ix. 195 Whereupon Mr. Perkins made such an effectual Prayer, as made the poor Prisoner burst out into abundance of Tears. 1787 J. Eades Clear & Comprehensive View Gospel Ministry viii. 320 This may bring to our remembrance the devout exclamation of the wisest of men, used in his most fervent and effectual Prayer, at the dedication of the Temple. 1839 Times 18 July 6/2 It will never be known on this side heaven how largely the success and rescue of Robert Hall may be ascribed to the unwearied, fervent, effectual prayer of his pious and devoted father. 1858 E. E. Stuart Let. 6 Apr. in R. Stuart et al. Stuart Lett. (1961) II. 862 There is a very manifest lack of the ‘fervent effectual prayer of the righteous’. 1918 Jrnl. Biblical Lit. 37 27 The theme Effectual Prayer introduced in Lk. 11:1ff. by the method just illustrated had, as we saw, nothing intrinsically to do with the theme of the preceding chapters. 1981 16th Cent. Jrnl. 12 110 According to Kendall, Calvin taught that Christ died indiscriminately for all men, yet his effectual prayer was only for the elect. †b. Of service: diligent, zealous. Obsolete. ΚΠ a1450 St. Katherine (Richardson 44) (1884) 62 Ȝoure effectuel deuocion god hath beholde from heuene. 1471 in Hist. MSS Comm.: Rep. MSS Var. Coll. (1907) IV. 209 in Parl. Papers 1906 (Cd. 3218) LXIV. 1 The Lord Stourton..and..John Cheney..have emploied their effectual labours and devoirs. a1525 ( Coventry Leet Bk. (1908) II. 374 (MED) That they woll doo their trewe deuoir, labour & effectuell diligence, that ministracion of justice haue due place. †4. Actual, existing; being in effect. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > existence > reality or real existence or actuality > [adjective] present1340 actuala1398 absolutec1443 effectualc1475 bodilya1616 effective1620 deedy1781 real lifec1819 positive1831 factual1846 transactional1858 entitative1862 real world1963 c1475 Gregory's Chron. in J. Gairdner Hist. Coll. Citizen London (1876) 123 Alle so hyt ys accordyd that fro thys howre unto the reale and effectualle [Cotton MS yeldyng] of the sayde cytte and castelle, none of forsayde noble cyttezyns othyr othyr [sic] being in the same cytte and castelle shalle nought goo owte of the sayde cytte and castelle with owte specyalle lyscens of oure excellente lorde the kynge. 1598 J. Heywood (title) The workes..namelie a dialogue, wherein are pleasantlie contriued the number of all the effectuall prouerbs in our English tongue. 1655 T. Fuller Church-hist. Brit. ii. 116 The Danes had London..and Alfred onely three effectuall Shires. 5. Pertinent, conclusive, to the point. Now rare. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > relationship > relevance or pertinence > [adjective] to (the) purposea1387 pertinentc1390 appliablec1429 relevantc1540 appliant1548 incident1557 relative1579 home1607 effectual1608 ad rem1680 adaptable1718 to the point1817 pointful1898 1608 Yorkshire Trag. sig. B4^v Tis..my fashion..to be plain, and effectuall, therefore to the purpose. a1616 W. Shakespeare Henry VI, Pt. 2 (1623) iii. i. 41 Reproue my allegation..Or else conclude my words effectuall . View more context for this quotation 1625 J. Mede in H. Ellis Orig. Lett. Eng. Hist. (1824) 1st Ser. III. 203 (modernized text) He would give a speedy and effectual answer. 1677 A. Marvell Let. 22 May in Poems & Lett. (1971) II. 201 There will be no mony giuen this sitting but upon very visible and effectuall termes. 1703 T. Bennet Def. Disc. Schism xiv. 77 Wherefore I am obliged in Justice to that innocent Prelate, and for an effectual Reply to some noisy Dissenters..to discover that, which otherwise could not have been extorted from me. 1785 Fatal Marriage II. 84 I judged that circumstance was the most effectual answer I could send him. 1842 N. Amer. Rev. Apr. 383 It may be remarked, that the only effectual answer to the objections of the metaphysical skeptics consists in showing, that their reasoning is wholly inapplicable and impertinent. 1896 Mind 5 556 He has supplied in the following chapters the most effectual answer to his own arguments by receding in detail from all the positions taken up in this introduction summary. 1950 Times 17 Jan. 6/7 It is ever more widely recognized that this is the most effectual answer to Communism. †6. = effective adj. 5. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > health and disease > [adjective] > of health: good > fit > for work or service effective1648 effectuala1661 society > armed hostility > warrior > soldier > type of soldier generally > [adjective] > fit for service serviceable1629 effective1648 effectuala1661 a1661 T. Fuller Worthies (1662) Worc. 181 His Army consisted of twelve thousand effectuall Fighting men. 1689 G. Walker True Acct. Siege London-Derry 37 We also got into our Garrison some Effectual Men out of their number. Compounds effectual calling n. Theology the action by which the Holy Spirit bestows upon an individual saving faith in Christ. ΚΠ 1571 J. Northbrooke Spiritus est Vicarius Christi: Breefe Summe Christian Faith f. 18 The free election of god is the efficient cause of our saluation, Chistes [sic] obedience the materiall cause, our effectuall calling is the formall cause, and..our sanctification, is the finall cause. 1647 Humble Advice Assembly of Divines conc. Shorter Catechism 5 Effectual Calling is the work of Gods Spirit, whereby,..he doth perswade and inable us to imbrace Jesus Christ. a1796 R. Burns Poems & Songs (1968) I. 219 He'll screed you aff Effectual Calling, As fast as ony in the dwalling. 1816 W. Scott Old Mortality viii, in Tales of my Landlord 1st Ser. IV. 160 When I cam to man's yestate, cam anither kind o' questioning in fashion, that I liked waur than Effectual Calling; and the ‘did promise and vow’ of the tane were yoked to the end of the tother. 1936 Aberdeen Univ. Rev. July 198 His thochts war little on the catechis, Forbiddin's an' Requirin's een tae him, Effeckwal Callin'? Aye a hit or miss. 1990 S. MacLean From Wood to Ridge (1999) 21 There is not in my prayer Effectual Calling or Sincerity, and though I am clear-sighted in scripture..my spirit is not one-fold. † effectual cause n. Obsolete an efficient cause. ΚΠ 1535 W. Marshall tr. Marsilius of Padua Def. of Peace vii. f. 18^v And than afterwardes we shall make inquysycyon & serche of the effectuell cause of them [L. de ipsarum causa mouente]. 1581 Compendious Exam. Certayne Ordinary Complaints iii. f. 46 I must..try out the effectuall cause of this inclosures. 1650 J. Reynolds Flower of Fidelitie i. 12 Thalmeno still burning with desire to know the effectual cause of this Ladies desolate retirement. 1686 T. Pierce Law & Equity Gospel 411 But it follows not thence that 'tis the Causa Energetica, the effectual Cause of our coming thither. 1785 H. Worthington Disc. on Var. Subj. v. 111 His goodness..will be an effectual cause of thy eternal punishment, if thou dost not repent. † effectual grace n. Theology Obsolete the special grace given to those elected to salvation. ΚΠ 1562 W. Cecil Let. 23 Oct. in Camden Misc. (1871) VI. i. 19 (modernized text) Give us grace to remember His intended wrath, and to enjoy His effectuall grace and mercy! 1588 A. King tr. P. Canisius Cathechisme or Schort Instr. iv. f. 85 Ye..effectuall grace [L. efficax gratia] of sa gret a sacrament can na wayis laik heirin. 1662 E. Stillingfleet Origines Sacræ iii. iii. §7 If God withdrew not any effectuall grace from man. 1718 F. Rous Great Oracle (title page) Whether in Man's Free-will and Common Grace, or in God's Special and Effectual Grace, stands the Safety of Man, and the Glory of God by Man's Safety? 1789 L. Womock Result False Princ. iii. 110 Whether God hath not exactly prefixed the punctual time for the conversion of every one to whom he intends his effectual grace? This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.a1398
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