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ef·fec·tu·al
(ĭ-fĕk′cho͞o-əl)adj.
Producing or sufficient to produce a desired effect. See Synonyms at effective.
[Middle English effectuel, from Old French, from Late Latin effectuālis, from Latin effectus, result, effect; see effect.]
ef·fec′tu·al′i·ty (-ăl′ĭ-tē) n.
ef·fec′tu·al·ly adv.
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effectually
(ɪˈfɛktjʊəlɪ)adv
1. with the intended effect; thoroughly
2. to all practical purposes; in effect
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| Adv. | 1. | effectually - in an effectual manner; "Bismarck was constantly criticised by the more liberal newspapers, and he retaliated by passing an emergency decree that effectually muzzled the press" ineffectually - in an ineffectual manner; "she tried ineffectually to light the primus, and Thomas came to help her" |
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