English

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Etymology

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From effect +‎ -ful.

Adjective

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effectful (comparative more effectful, superlative most effectful)

  1. Synonym of effectual
  2. (computing) Implementing effects.
    • 2015, Matthijs Vákár, “A Framework for Dependent Types and Effects”, in arXiv[1]:
      On the other hand, we hope it can contribute a small-step towards the ultimate goal of an elegant fully fledged language for certified effectful programming..