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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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Noun | 1. | effectuality - power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect power, powerfulness - possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade" incisiveness, trenchancy - keenness and forcefulness of thought or expression or intellect efficaciousness, efficacy - capacity or power to produce a desired effect; "concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine" |
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effectuality
nounThe power or capacity to produce a desired result:
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