Definition of Effectoal
Ef*fec"tu*al (?; 135), a. [See
Effect, n.] Producing, or having
adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate;
efficient; operative; decisive. Shak.
Effectual steps for the suppression of the
rebellion. Macaulay.
Effectual calling (Theol.), a
doctrine concerning the work of the Holy Spirit in producing
conviction of sin and acceptance of salvation by Christ, -- one of
the five points of Calvinism. See Calvinism.
Syn. -- Effectual, Efficacious,
Effective. An efficacious remedy is had recourse to,
and proves effective if it does decided good, effectual
if it does all the good desired. C. J. Smith.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Producing the intended result; entirely adequate.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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