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effective
adjective(ef-fec-tive)exerting force or influence
Synonyms: good, in effect, in force,
Examples:
The law is effective immediately.
effective
adjective(ef-fec-tive)producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
Synonyms: effectual, efficacious,
Antonyms: ineffective,
Examples:
An air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation.
Effective teaching methods.
Effective steps toward peace.
Made an effective entrance.
Effective teaching methods.
Effective steps toward peace.
Made an effective entrance.
effective
adjective(ef-fec-tive)able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
Synonyms: efficient,
Examples:
People who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons....
Effective personnel.
Effective personnel.
effective
adjective(ef-fec-tive)existing in fact; not theoretical; real
Examples:
A decline in the effective demand.
Confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done.
Confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done.
effective
adjective(ef-fec-tive)ready for service
Examples:
The fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers.
effective
adjective(ef-fec-tive)works well as a means or remedy
Examples:
An effective reprimand.
A lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat.
A lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat.