effectual
gb/ɪfɪkt͡ʃuəl/ us/ɪfɪkt͡ʃuəl/
C1
Inglese
~ 8000
hatékony, eredményes, hatályos, joghatályos
C1
FORMAL
1
hatékony
B2
eredményes
B1
Schema d'uso:
[action/measure/remedy] is effectual in [doing something]
The new policy proved effectual in reducing staff turnover.
Az új szabályzat hatékonynak bizonyult a dolgozói fluktuáció csökkentésében.
Frequent, honest communication is often the most effectual way to resolve conflicts.
A gyakori és őszinte kommunikáció gyakran a leghatékonyabb módja a konfliktusok rendezésének.
This medicine has been highly effectual in treating the disease in its early stages.
Their appeal to the public was more effectual than they had expected.
Better training may be more effectual than buying new equipment.
Esempi per chi studia
The new plan was effectual and solved the problem.
Az új terv hatékony volt, és megoldotta a problémát.
This drug is effectual against the virus.
Ez a gyógyszer hatékony a vírus ellen.
Her kind but firm words were effectual in calming the children.
Stronger rules were effectual in stopping the noise at night.
A simple email can sometimes be very effectual in getting help.
Errore comune:
Learners often confuse "effectual" with the more common word "effective". In most everyday situations, "effective" is preferred, and "effectual" can sound formal or old-fashioned. Use "effectual" mainly in formal writing or fixed phrases like "effectual measures" or "effectual remedy".
Significato
producing the intended result
Collocazioni
effectual remedy
|effectual measures
|effectual solution
|effectual action
|effectual means
|effectual steps
Sinonimi
effective (The most common general word; slightly less formal and more frequent in everyday English than "effectual".)
|
efficacious (Very formal and often used about medicines, treatments, or methods, especially in technical or religious writing.)
Contrari
ineffective (Shows that something fails to produce the desired result or has little or no effect.)
Temi
general
|problem-solving
|work
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Able to bring about the result that you want; working well for its purpose.
Successful in producing the intended or desired result; effective in achieving what is meant to happen.
C2
TECHNICAL
2
hatályos
C1
joghatályos
C2
Schema d'uso:
an effectual [order/judgment/notice/relief]
The notice was not effectual because it was sent to the wrong address.
Az értesítés nem volt joghatályos, mert rossz címre küldték.
Without the required signature, the contract is not effectual as against third parties.
A szükséges aláírás nélkül a szerződés harmadik személyekkel szemben nem hatályos.
The court held that service of the summons was effectual despite the minor error in the address.
Regulations will only become effectual once they are formally published in the official register.
Esempi per chi studia
The judge said the order was not effectual, so it had no legal power.
A bíró szerint a végzés nem volt hatályos, ezért nem bírt jogi erővel.
The company argued that the contract was not effectual because it was not signed.
A cég azzal érvelt, hogy a szerződés nem hatályos, mert nem írták alá.
The lawyer checked if the notice was effectual under local law.
The new rule is only effectual after it is written into the law.
Errore comune:
Learners may try to use this legal sense of "effectual" in everyday situations where "effective" or the general sense of "effectual" is meant. This sense is mostly limited to legal or formal business writing about documents, orders, and similar items.
Significato
legally valid and operative
Collocazioni
effectual judgment
|effectual decree
|effectual relief
|effectual service
|effectual notice
Sinonimi
valid (Common legal term indicating that a document or act has legal force; slightly broader and more frequent than "effectual" in legal writing.)
|
operative (Legal and formal; focuses on something currently in force and producing legal effects.)
Contrari
void (A legal term meaning that something has no legal effect from the beginning or is treated as having no effect.)
Temi
law
|business
|government
Definizione
Used about a law, order, or document that is legally correct and working, so it can have its planned legal result.
(Especially of a legal act, order, or document) legally valid and in force so that it can produce its intended legal effect.
Grammatica
Forma base
effectual
IPA
GB/ɪfɪkt͡ʃuəl/
US/ɪfɪkt͡ʃuəl/
Sillabe e accento
ef - fec - tu - al (4 sillabe)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: effectual
Famiglia di parole
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
effectually
adverb
effectuate
verb
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