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ineffectuality

in·ef·fec·tu·al
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-i-fek-choo-uh l]
    • /ˌɪn ɪˈfɛk tʃu əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-i-fek-choo-uh l]
    • /ˌɪn ɪˈfɛk tʃu əl/

Definitions of ineffectuality word

  • adjective ineffectuality not effectual; without satisfactory or decisive effect: an ineffectual remedy. 1
  • adjective ineffectuality unavailing; futile: His efforts to sell the house were ineffectual. 1
  • adjective ineffectuality powerless; impotent. 1
  • noun ineffectuality The state or condition of being ineffectual. 1

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Origin of ineffectuality

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at in-3, effectual

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Parts of speech for Ineffectuality

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ineffectuality popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for ineffectuality

noun ineffectuality

  • self-emptying — containing nothing; having none of the usual or appropriate contents: an empty bottle.
  • ineffectiveness — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
  • fruitless — useless; unproductive; without results or success: a fruitless search for the missing treasure.
  • unprofitable — being without profit; not showing or turning a profit: a series of unprofitable ventures.
  • idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.

Antonyms for ineffectuality

noun ineffectuality

  • competence — Competence is the ability to do something well or effectively.

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