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effective
1. producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect (Freq. 29) - "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford - effective teaching methods - effective steps toward peace - made an effective entrance - his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action - an efficacious law • Syn: effectual, efficacious • Ant: ineffective • Similar to: hard-hitting, trenchant, impelling, impressive, telling, rough-and-ready • See Also: efficacious, efficient, potent, strong, stiff, powerful, useful, utile • Derivationally related forms: efficacy (for: efficacious), efficaciousness (for: efficacious), effectualness (for: effectual), effectuality (for: effectual), effect, effectiveness, effectivity • Attrubites: effectiveness, effectivity, effectualness, effectuality 2. able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively (Freq. 14) - "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 the revolution • Syn: efficient • Similar to: competent • Derivationally related forms: effect, effectiveness, effectivity 3. works well as a means or remedy (Freq. 8) - an effective reprimand - a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat • Similar to: efficacious • Derivationally related forms: effectiveness 4. exerting force or influence (Freq. 4) - the law is effective immediately - a warranty good for two years - the law is already in effect (or in force) • Syn: good, in effect, in force • Similar to: operative 5. existing in fact; not theoretical; real (Freq. 1) - a decline in the effective demand - confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done • Similar to: actual, existent 6. ready for service - the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers • Similar to: operational • Topics: military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
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