Meaning of ineffectual in English
Classifying Adjective
ineffectualDefinitions
1. producing no result or effectExamples
- « a futile effort »
- « the therapy was ineffectual »
- « an otiose undertaking »
- « an unavailing attempt »
Synonyms
- 2. lacking in power or forcefulness
Examples
- « an ineffectual ruler »
- « like an unable phoenix in hot ashes »
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Qualitative Adjective
ineffectualEtymology
late Middle English: from medieval Latin ineffectualis, from in-‘not’ + effectualis, from Latin effectus (see effect); in later use from in-‘not’ + effectualDefinitions
1. not sufficient to produce a desired resultExamples
- « an ineffectual effort to block the legislation »
Antonyms
- 2. not producing an intended effect
Examples
- « an ineffective teacher »
- « ineffective legislation »
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