EFFECTUAL Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word effectual. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for EFFECTUAL
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effective | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect adjective satellite • able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively • works well as a means or remedy • exerting force or influence • existing in fact; not theoretical; real • ready for service | ||||||||
capable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability • (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for adjective satellite • possibly accepting or permitting • having the requisite qualities for • have the skills and qualifications to do things well | ||||||||
competent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient • legally qualified or sufficient adjective satellite • adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional | ||||||||
efficient | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • being effective without wasting time or effort or expense adjective satellite • able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively | ||||||||
operative | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • being in force or having or exerting force • relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine noun • a person secretly employed in espionage for a government • someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations adjective satellite • effective; producing a desired effect • (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing | ||||||||
potent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having a strong physiological or chemical effect • (of a male) capable of copulation adjective satellite • having great influence • having or wielding force or authority | ||||||||
powerful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having great power or force or potency or effect adverb • (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree adjective satellite • strong enough to knock down or overwhelm • having great influence • (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful • displaying superhuman strength or power | ||||||||
productive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly) • having the ability to produce or originate adjective satellite • yielding positive results • marked by great fruitfulness | ||||||||
successful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome | ||||||||
impactful | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • Having impact. | ||||||||
efficacious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect • producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect | ||||||||
legal | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules • of or relating to jurisprudence • relating to or characteristic of the profession of law adjective satellite • having legal efficacy or force • allowed by official rules | ||||||||
sound | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • financially secure and safe • in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay noun • the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause • the subjective sensation of hearing something • mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium • the sudden occurrence of an audible event • the audible part of a transmitted signal • (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language • a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water • a large ocean inlet or deep bay adjective satellite • exercising or showing good judgment • in excellent physical condition • logically valid • having legal efficacy or force • vigorous or severe • free from moral defect • (of sleep) deep and complete • complete; thorough verb • appear in a certain way • make a certain noise or sound • give off a certain sound or sounds • announce by means of a sound • utter with vibrating vocal chords • cause to sound • measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line |