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/ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/ · ef·fect·ual·ly
adverb
  1. In a manner that produces the intended result; effectively. The engineers calibrated the system effectually, eliminating all previous glitches.

Synonyms

effectivelyefficientlyproductivelypotentlysuccessfullydecisivelyaptlyconclusively

Antonyms

ineffectivelyunsuccessfullyfutilelyinadequatelypoorlyineptly
Did you know? The adverb 'effectually' appears in the 1755 edition of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary, illustrating its long‑standing, though relatively rare, usage in English.

Related terms

effectualeffectefficacyefficaciousefficaciouslyefficaciousness
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026