Word of the Day:
effectual
What It Means
Effectual in Context
“In the living state, the body is observed to […] adopt most effectual measures for the permanent continuance of its species.”
Did You Know?
From Middle English effectual, effectuel, from Old French effectuel, from Late Latin effectualis.
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