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effective Definition

• (a) producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch''s broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps towar
• (s) able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively; "people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons..."-G.B.Shaw; "effective personnel"; "an efficient secretary"; "the efficient cause of
• (s) works well as a means or remedy; "an effective reprimand"; "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"
• (s) exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)"
• (s) existing in fact; not theoretical; real; "a decline in the effective demand"; "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done"
• (s) equipped and ready for service; "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"

effective Synonyms

• effective
• effectual
• efficacious
• efficient
• good
• in effect(p)
• in force(p)