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effectually

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ɪˈfɛktjʊəli/
  • US: /ɪˈfɛkt͡ʃuːəli/
  • US: /iːˈfɛkt͡ʃʊəli/
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1

adv

Meaning 1

In such a way as to achieve a desired result; effectively; so as to have an effect.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in an effectual manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Bismarck was constantly criticised by the more liberal newspapers, and he retaliated by passing an emergency decree that effectually muzzled the press

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: ineffectually

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English effectual Middle English -ly English -ly English effectually From effectual + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: efficacemente — in such a way as to achieve a desired result
  • Spanish: eficazmente — in such a way as to achieve a desired result
  • Swedish: effektivt — in such a way as to achieve a desired result