Ineffectual (adj)
in-ef-ek-chu-al
Not producing any significant or desired effect./(of a person) lacking the ability or qualities to fulfil a role or handle a situation.
Late Middle English from medieval Latin ineffectualis, from in- ‘not’ + effectualis, from Latin effectus (see effect); in later use from in-‘not’ + effectual.
Example sentences
“It was clearer than ever what an ineffectual leader he was.”
Tripartite (adj) triy-part-iyt Divided into or consisting of three parts. Agreed by three parties. 1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin tripartītus divided into three parts, equivalent to tri- tri- +…
