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单词 effectual
释义 ef·fec·tu·al
\-ˈfekch(əw)əl, -ksh-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English effectuel, effectual, from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French effectuel, from Medieval Latin effectualis, from Latin effectus effect + -alis -al — more at effect
1. : characterized by adequate power to produce an intended effect : productive of a result or effect : effective
 < a man to whom painting was but another and less effectual way of writing dramas, novels, or history — Aldous Huxley >
 < no Oriental veil could be more effectual than her beautiful Catholic quiet — H.G.Wells >
2. obsolete : impressively earnest or pertinent
 < the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much — Jas 5:16 (Authorized Version) >
3. : actual
 < the effectual truth of the matter >
 < sufficient to supply the effectual demand and no more — Adam Smith >
Synonyms: see effective
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