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Definition of Ineffectual
1. Adjective. Not producing an intended effect. "Ineffective legislation"
Attributes: Effectiveness, Effectivity, Effectuality, Effectualness
Also: Idle, Inefficacious, Inefficient, Powerless, Useless
Similar to: Toothless, Unproductive
Antonyms: Effective
Derivative terms: Ineffectiveness, Ineffectuality, Ineffectualness
2. Adjective. Producing no result or effect. "An unavailing attempt"
Similar to: Useless
Derivative terms: Futility, Ineffectuality, Ineffectualness
3. Adjective. Lacking in power or forcefulness. "Like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"
Similar to: Impotent
Derivative terms: Ineffectiveness, Ineffectuality, Ineffectualness
Definition of Ineffectual
1. a. Not producing the proper effect; without effect; inefficient; weak; useless; futile; unavailing; as, an ineffectual attempt; an ineffectual expedient.
Definition of Ineffectual
1. Adjective. unable or insufficient to produce effect; futile ¹
2. Adjective. worthless ¹
3. Adjective. weak; lacking forcefulness ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ineffectual
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Medical Definition of Ineffectual
1. Not producing the proper effect; without effect; inefficient; weak; useless; futile; unavailing; as, an ineffectual attempt; an ineffectual expedient. "The peony root has been much commended, . . . And yet has been by many found ineffectual." (Boyle) Synonym: Inefficient, useless, inefficacious, vain, fruitless, unavailing, futile. See Uselesss, Inefficacious. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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