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effectually

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ef·fec·tu·al  (-fkch-l)
adj.
Producing or sufficient to produce a desired effect; fully adequate. See Synonyms at effective.

[Middle English effectuel, from Old French, from Late Latin effectulis, from Latin effectus, result, effect; see effect.]

ef·fectu·ali·ty (-l-t), ef·fectu·al·ness n.
ef·fectu·al·ly adv.

effectually [ɪˈfɛktjʊəlɪ]
adv
1. with the intended effect; thoroughly
2. to all practical purposes; in effect
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.effectually - in an effectual manner; "Bismarck was constantly criticised by the more liberal newspapers, and he retaliated by passing an emergency decree that effectually muzzled the press"
ineffectually - in an ineffectual manner; "she tried ineffectually to light the primus, and Thomas came to help her"
Translations
effectually [ɪˈfektjʊəlɪ] ADV (frm) → eficazmente, con eficacia
effectually [ɪˈfɛktjʊəlɪ] adv (frm) → efficacemente
effectually [ɪˈfɛktjʊəlɪ] adv (frm) → efficacemente


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Pontellier to cut out--a marvel of construction, fashioned to enclose a baby's body so effectually that only two small eyes might look out from the garment, like an Eskimo's.
Distance does the same beneficent work far more speedily, and (when assisted by Change) far more effectually as well.
I have attacked her in form five times since she was sick, and am beaten off; the jade is so stout she won't capitulate nor yield upon any terms, except such as I cannot effectually grant.
 
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