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Definition of effectful in English:

effectful

Pronunciation /ɪˈfɛk(t)f(ʊ)l/

adjective

  • 1Producing the intended effect; effectual.

  • 2Creating an effect; done in order to produce an effect.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Scottish Acts of Mary. From effect + -ful.