All effectual synonyms
ef·fec·tu·al
E e adj effectual
- effective — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
- efficacious — capable of having the desired result or effect; effective as a means, measure, remedy, etc.: The medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough.
- adequate — If something is adequate, there is enough of it or it is good enough to be used or accepted.
- binding — A binding promise, agreement, or decision must be obeyed or carried out.
- capable — If a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability to do it.
- conclusive — Conclusive evidence shows that something is certainly true.
- decisive — If a fact, action, or event is decisive, it makes it certain that there will be a particular result.
- efficient — (esp. of a system or machine) Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
- forcible — done or effected by force: forcible entry into a house.
- lawful — allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law: a lawful enterprise.
- legal — permitted by law; lawful: Such acts are not legal.
- licit — legal; lawful; legitimate; permissible.
- potent — (of a cross) having a crosspiece at the extremity of each arm: a cross potent.
- powerful — physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete.
- practicable — capable of being done, effected, or put into practice, with the available means; feasible: a practicable solution.
- productive — having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.
- qualified — having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like.
- serviceable — capable of or being of service; useful.
- sound — The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
- successful — achieving or having achieved success.
- telling — having force or effect; effective; striking: a telling blow.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
- valid — sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason.
- virtuous — conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
- workable — practicable or feasible: He needs a workable schedule.
- determinative — able to or serving to settle or determine; deciding
- achieving — to bring to a successful end; carry through; accomplish: The police crackdown on speeders achieved its purpose.
- effecting — something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of toughening his skin.
- fulfilling — to carry out, or bring to realization, as a prophecy or promise.
- in force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
adjective effectual
- accomplishing — Present participle of accomplish.