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   In·ef·fec·tu·al

   /ˌinəˈfek(t)SH(əw)əl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not producing any or the desired effect: "an ineffectual campaign" Similar inefficientineffectiveinefficaciousunsuccessfulpowerlessimpotentinadequateineptincompetentincapableunfitlamefeebleweakpoorinformal:uselesshopelessrottenlousyno goodineffectiveunproductiveunsuccessfulnonsuccessfulprofitlessfruitlessfutilefailedabortivevainunavailinguselessworthlessinadequateinefficientinefficaciouslameineptbungledbunglingarchaic:bootlessrare:unfructuousinutile
   • ▪ (of a person) lacking the ability or qualities to cope with a role or situation: "she was neglectful and ineffectual as a parent"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from medieval Latin ineffectualis, from in- ‘not’ + effectualis, from Latin effectus (see effect); in later use from in-1 ‘not’ + effectual.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ineffectuality noun
   • 2. ineffectually adverb
   • 3. ineffectualness noun

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   What does ineffectual mean?

   • not effectual; without satisfactory or decisive effect: an ineffectual remedy. unavailing; futile: His efforts to sell the house were ineffectual. powerless; impotent. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.

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   What is the meaning of the word ineffective?

   • Ineffectual. The adjective form of the word ineffectual is commonly used for someone who could not have decisive effect or his efforts are futile. It can also be used for something that is ineffective like fans are futile or are not useful in the summers when the sun can burn you like plastic. It is an adjective.

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   Is ineffectual an adjective or adverb?

   • The adjective form of the word ineffectual is commonly used for someone who could not have decisive effect or his efforts are futile. It can also be used for something that is ineffective like fans are futile or are not useful in the summers when the sun can burn you like plastic. It is an adjective.

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   What is the crossword clue ineffectually?

   • This page shows answers to the clue Ineffectually. Ineffectually may be defined as “ In an ineffectual manner ” and “ (adv.) Without effect ”. We found 4 answers for the crossword clue Ineffectually . A further 2 clues may be related.

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   Ineffectual definition: not effectual; without satisfactory or decisive effect. See examples of INEFFECTUAL used in a sentence.

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   INEFFECTUAL definition: Ineffectual people or actions do not achieve much: . Learn more.

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   May 21, 2024 · ineffectual in American English. (ˌɪnɪˈfektʃuːəl) adjective. 1. not effectual; without satisfactory or decisive effect. an ineffectual remedy. 2. unavailing; futile. His efforts to sell the house were ineffectual.

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   4 days ago · ineffectual ( comparative more ineffectual, superlative most ineffectual) Unable or insufficient to produce effect . Synonyms: futile; see also Thesaurus: futile. 1865, Henry David Thoreau, Cape Cod, Chapter II. "Stage-coach Views", page 16. This coach was an exceedingly narrow one, but as there was a slight spherical excess over two on a seat ...

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   ineffectual meaning: Ineffectual people or actions do not achieve much: . Learn more.

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   Define ineffectual. ineffectual synonyms, ineffectual pronunciation, ineffectual translation, English dictionary definition of ineffectual. adj. 1. Not producing the desired effect: an ineffectual treatment for indigestion.

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