hatású

Hatású is a Hungarian adjective meaning having an effect or producing a recognizable result. It is formed from the noun hatás, meaning “effect,” with the suffix -ú to describe something that possesses or exhibits that effect. The term is commonly used in scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, and consumer contexts to characterize substances, preparations, or methods.

In usage, hatású describes the nature of an agent or process rather than its overall quality. It often appears in phrases such as nyugtató hatású gyógyszer (a medicine with a calming effect) or gyógyhatású készítmény (a preparation with healing effects). The expression is frequently encountered alongside related terms like hatásos (effective, impactful) and hatástalan (ineffective). While hatásos emphasizes achieving a desired outcome, hatású focuses on the presence of a particular effect, which may be beneficial or otherwise.

Common compound forms include gyógyhatású (having healing or therapeutic effects) and gyógyszerhatású (pharmacologically active). These constructions are widespread in pharmacology, toxicology, cosmetics, and regulatory labeling to indicate a product’s biologically or physically observable action.

Etymology traces back to hatás (effect) plus the adjective suffix -ú, aligning with other Hungarian adjectives that describe possessing a certain property. While closely related to hatásos, the nuance differs: hatású denotes the presence of an effect, whereas hatásos more often conveys effectiveness or impact in meeting a goal.