ineffectual

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking power or effectiveness; ineffective.

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Antonyms

effectual

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Synonyms

futile

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ineffectual
ineffectible , ineffable , inexorable , inevitable , inextollable

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Variants

List of all variants of ineffectual that leads to same result
ineffectual , ineffectualities , ineffectuality , ineffectually , ineffectualness , ineffectualnesses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From in- 'not' + effectual 'effective'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'ineffectual' is often used in legal contexts to describe a witness whose testimony is not credible or reliable.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the character Neville Longbottom is described as ineffectual until he comes into his own and becomes a hero.

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Related Concepts

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1. inefficacy: The state or quality of being ineffective or powerless.

2. ineffectiveness: The lack of producing a desired or intended result.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ineffectual' is often used to describe characters who are unable to achieve their goals despite their best efforts. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that fails to evoke emotion or convey meaning.

How to Memorize "ineffectual"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person trying to accomplish a task but continually failing or falling short.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of frustration or disappointment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ineffectual Is Incapable Of Fulfilling Effective Tasks' to remember the meaning.

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