2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Ineffectual \In`ef*fec"tu*al\ (?; 135), a.
Not producing the proper effect; without effect; inefficient;
weak; useless; futile; unavailing; as an ineffectual
attempt; an ineffectual expedient. --Pope.
The peony root has been much commended, . . . and yet
has been by many found ineffectual. --Boyle.
Syn: Inefficient; useless; inefficacious; vain; fruitless;
unavailing; futile. See {Useless}, {Inefficacious}.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
ineffectual
adj 1: not sufficient to produce a desired result; "an ineffectual
effort to block the legislation" [ant: {effectual}]
2: not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher";
"ineffective legislation" [syn: {ineffective}, {uneffective}]
[ant: {effective}]
3: producing no result or effect; "a futile effort"; "the
therapy was ineffectual"; "an otiose undertaking"; "an
unavailing attempt" [syn: {futile}, {otiose}, {unavailing}]
4: lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler";
"like an unable phoenix in hot ashes" [syn: {ineffective},
{unable}]
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