Effectualness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /i-ˈfek-chə(-wə)l/ ef·fec·tu·al

Meaning & Definition of Effectualness

Effectualness (adjective)

  1. producing or able to produce a desired effect

Effectualness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the power to produce a desired result

    "the effectualness of that new cancer treatment has yet to be proven"

    similar: edge, effectiveness, efficaciousness, efficacity, efficacy, efficiency, productiveness
    related: ability, capability, capacity, potency, puissance, strength
    opposite: ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficiency
    near: inability, inadequacy, inadequateness, incompetence, incompetency

Related Entry: Effectual (adjective)

Effectual is a different word from Effectualness. The synonyms below are for effectual, not for effectualness.

  1. producing or capable of producing a desired result

    "after trying many remedies for the condition, he finally found an effectual one that actually helped"

    similar: effective, efficacious, efficient, fruitful, operative, potent, productive
    related: hyperefficient, ultraefficient, adequate, capable, competent, accomplished, adept, consummate, experienced, expert, masterly, practiced, proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran, virtuoso, cogent, convincing, killer, sound, striking, telling, valid, active, dynamic, useful, working, applicable, feasible, functional, practicable, practical, realizable, usable, workable
    opposite: fruitless, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, inoperative, unfruitful, unproductive, useless
    near: counterproductive, incapable, incompetent, inexperienced, inexpert, unqualified, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful, abortive, bootless, futile, vain, empty, hollow, idle, pointless, unavailing, unprofitable, unsuccessful, inoperative, worthless

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Effectualness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Effectualness:

edge, effectiveness, efficaciousness, efficacity, efficacy, efficiency, productiveness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Effectualness

Words with the opposite meaning of Effectualness:

ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficiency

Related Words for Effectualness

ability, capability, capacity, potency, puissance, strength

Near Antonyms of Effectualness

inability, inadequacy, inadequateness, incompetence, incompetency

Word Forms of Effectualness

Derived words: effectuality (noun), effectualness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Effectualness

Middle English effectuel, effectual "efficacious, effective, legally binding," borrowed from Anglo-French effectuel, borrowed from Medieval Latin effectuālis, from Latin effectu-, stem of effectus "achievement, result, effect:1" + -ālis -al:1

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Effectualness

What does "Effectualness" mean?

"Effectualness" means producing or able to produce a desired effect. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: producing or able to produce a desired effect.

What is another word for "Effectualness"?

Other words for "Effectualness" include edge, effectiveness, efficaciousness, efficacity, efficacy, efficiency and productiveness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Effectualness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Effectualness"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Effectualness". Common alternatives include edge, effectiveness, efficaciousness, efficacity, efficacy, efficiency and productiveness.

What is the opposite of "Effectualness"?

Antonyms of "Effectualness" include ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness and inefficiency. Near antonyms include inability, inadequacy, inadequateness and incompetence.

How do you use "Effectualness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Effectualness" in a sentence: "the effectualness of that new cancer treatment has yet to be proven".

Is "Effectualness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Effectualness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Effectualness"?

"Effectualness" is pronounced /i-ˈfek-chə(-wə)l/ and divided into syllables as ef·fec·tu·al.

What is the origin of the word "Effectualness"?

"Effectualness" comes from Middle English effectuel, effectual "efficacious, effective, legally binding," borrowed from Anglo-French effectuel, borrowed from Medieval Latin effectuālis, from Latin effectu-, stem of effectus "achievement, result, effect:1" + -ālis -al:1. First known use: 14th century.