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Meaning of 'ineffectual' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Ineffectual [ a.]
- Not producing the proper effect; without effect; inefficient; weak; useless; futile; unavailing; as, an ineffectual attempt; an ineffectual expedient.

Meaning of 'ineffectual' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . ineffectual [ a]
Meaning (1):
- not producing an intended effect
Example in sentence:
  • an ineffective teacher;
  • ineffective legislation
2 . ineffectual [ s]
Meaning (2):
- producing no result or effect
Example in sentence:
  • a futile effort;
  • an otiose undertaking;
  • an unavailing attempt;
  • the therapy was ineffectual
Meaning (3):
- lacking in power or forcefulness
Example in sentence:
  • an ineffectual ruler;
  • like an unable phoenix in hot ashes

Nearby Words:

inearth inebriant inebriate inebriated inebriating inebriation inebriety inebrious inedited inee

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