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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