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Effective

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Definitions for Effective

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

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