Effectual
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Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, anintended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive. Shak.Effectual steps for the suppression of the rebellion. Macaulay.Effectual calling (Theol.), a doctrine concerning the work of theHoly Spirit in producing conviction of sin and acceptance ofsalvation by Christ, -- one of the five points of Calvinism. SeeCalvinism.
Effectual meaning & definition 1 of Effectual.
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effective and successful:
Effectual meaning & definition 2 of Effectual.
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(of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Effectual meaning & definition 3 of Effectual.