effectual

[ef·fec·tu·al]

Effectual means good at achieving the results you want. The most effectual method for avoiding cavities? Brush, floss, lay off the candy, and see your dentist every 6 months.

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Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive.

Adjective
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 towar

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

Adjective S.
exerting or capable of exerting strong physiological or chemical effects; "an effectual vaccine"

n.
Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive.

Effectual

Ef*fec"tu*al , a. [See Effect, n.] Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive. Shak.

Effectual steps for the suppression of the rebellion.

Effectual calling (Theol.), a doctrine concerning the work of the Holy Spirit in producing conviction of sin and acceptance of salvation by Christ, -- one of the five points of Calvinism. See Calvinism. Syn. -- Effectual, Efficacious, Effective. An efficacious remedy is had recourse to, and proves effective if it does decided good, effectual if it does all the good desired. C. J. Smith.

Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive.

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Usage Examples

The real and effectual discipline which is exercised over a workman is that of his customers. It is the fear of losing their employment which restrains his frauds and corrects his negligence.

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Other Usage Examples

The essence of a free government consists in an effectual control of rivalries.

There is no defense against adverse fortune which is so effectual as an habitual sense of humor.