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Definitions for ineffectually
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Princeton's WordNet
ineffectuallyadverb
in an ineffectual manner
"she tried ineffectually to light the primus, and Thomas came to help her"
Wiktionary
ineffectuallyadverb
In an ineffectual manner.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Ineffectuallyadverb
Without effect.
Etymology: from ineffectual.
ChatGPT
ineffectually
Ineffectually refers to actions or attempts that are unsuccessful or not producing the desired or intended outcome. It usually implies a lack of skill, power, strategy, or efficiency required for success. In simple terms, if something is done ineffectually, it's done in a way that doesn't work or doesn't achieve what's intended.
Webster Dictionary
Ineffectuallyadverb
without effect; in vain
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ineffectually in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ineffectually in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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