defining "ineffectual"

in·ef·fec·tu·al

ˌinəˈfek(t)SH(o͞o)əl/

adjective

adjective: ineffectual

not producing any or the desired effect.

"an ineffectual campaign"

or qualities to cope with a role or situation.

"she was neglectful and ineffectual as a parent"

Origin

late Middle English: from medieval Latin ineffectualis, from in- ‘not’ + effectualis, from Latin effectus (see effect); in later use from in-¹ ‘not’ + effectual.

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having no effect or an inadequate effect. 2. lacking in power or forcefulness; impotent: an ineffectual ruler. ineffectuality, ineffectualness, noun.