English

Etymology
in- "not" + effectual "having effect"

Adjective
en-adj

1. unable or insufficient to produce effect; futile

#: After several ineffectual and abortive leaps, we were forced to lift him over the obstacle.

1. worthless
2. weak; lacking forcefulness

#: Our group leader proved highly ineffectual, caving to every whim put forth by the other members.

Related terms
ineffectualness
ineffectuality
ineffectually

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