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Effectual vs. Ineffectual — What's the Difference?

Effectual vs. Ineffectual — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Effectual and Ineffectual

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Effectual

Producing or sufficient to produce a desired effect.

Ineffectual

Not producing the desired effect
An ineffectual treatment for indigestion.

Effectual

Producing the intended result; entirely adequate.

Ineffectual

Lacking forcefulness or effectiveness; inadequate or incompetent
An ineffectual ruler.
Ineffectual in dealing with a problem.

Effectual

Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive.
Effectual steps for the suppression of the rebellion.
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Ineffectual

Unable or insufficient to produce effect.

Effectual

Sufficient to produce a result;
A man to whom painting was but another and less effectual way of writing dramas or novels or history

Ineffectual

Worthless; ineffective.

Effectual

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
Effective teaching methods
Effective steps toward peace
Made an effective entrance
His complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
An efficacious law

Ineffectual

Weak, indecisive; lacking forcefulness.
Our group leader proved highly ineffectual, caving to every whim put forth by the other members.

Effectual

Exerting or capable of exerting strong physiological or chemical effects;
An effectual vaccine

Ineffectual

Not producing the proper effect; without effect; inefficient; weak; useless; futile; unavailing; as, an ineffectual attempt; an ineffectual expedient.
The peony root has been much commended, . . . and yet has been by many found ineffectual.

Ineffectual

Not sufficient to produce a desired result;
An ineffectual effort to block the legislation

Ineffectual

Not producing an intended effect;
An ineffective teacher
Ineffective legislation

Ineffectual

Producing no result or effect;
A futile effort
The therapy was ineffectual
An otiose undertaking
An unavailing attempt

Ineffectual

Lacking in power or forcefulness;
An ineffectual ruler
Like an unable phoenix in hot ashes

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