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·ali·ty (-ălĭ-tē) n. ef·fectu·al·ly adv. |
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