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effective
[ih-fek-tiv, ee-fekā]
adjective
adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result.
effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms: ,actually in operation or in force; functioning.
The law becomes effective at midnight.
producing a deep or vivid impression; striking.
an effective photograph.
prepared and available for service, especially military service.
noun
a member of the armed forces fit for duty or active service.
the effective total of a military force.
effective
/ ÉŖĖ“ŚÉ°ģ³ŁÉŖ±¹ /
adjective
productive of or capable of producing a result
in effect; operative
effective from midnight
producing a striking impression; impressive
an effective entrance
(prenominal) actual rather than theoretical; real
the effective income after deductions
(of a military force, etc) equipped and prepared for action
physics (of an alternating quantity) having a value that is the square root of the mean of the squares of the magnitude measured at each instant over a defined period of time, usually one cycle See also root mean square
noun
a serviceman who is equipped and prepared for action
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- effectively adverb
- effectiveness noun
- effectivity noun
- preeffective adjective
- quasi-effective adjective
- subeffective adjective
- supereffective adjective
- uneffective adjective
- ±š“ŚĖ“Ś±š³¦³Ł¾±±¹±š²Ō±š²õ²õ noun
- ±š“ŚĖ“Ś±š³¦³Ł¾±±¹±š±ō²ā adverb
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of effective1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The SNP has long rejected calls to end its effective ban, saying investment would be "better placed in areas of renewable energy".
āWe do our darndest to deliver safe, effective, high-quality care in these scenarios, but we run into limits there,ā he said.
But this has been rendered less effective by falling energy prices.
"If you've got money and you don't feel that the police are effective, then it's no surprise if you decide to use your resources to keep your family safe," he says.
He was the most effective dribbler of all Bundesliga players last season, both in terms of volume and accuracy while carrying the ball.
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Related 51³Ō¹Ļs
- activeĢż
- adequateĢż
- compellingĢż
- competentĢż
- directĢż
- efficientĢż
- forcefulĢż
- impressiveĢż
- potentĢż
- powerfulĢż
- practicalĢż
- successfulĢż
- usefulĢż
- validĢż
When To Use
The adjective effective describes things that are adequate to accomplish a purpose, or that produce the intended or expected result. But effective isnāt quite the same as effectual, efficacious, or efficient! Find out why on Thesaurus.com.
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