Definition of Effective

Adjective

  • ready for service
    "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"
  • existing in fact
    not theoretical
    real
    "a decline in the effective demand"
    "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done"
  • exerting force or influence
    "the law is effective immediately"
    "a warranty good for two years"
    "the law is already in effect (or in force)"
    - in effect - in force
  • works well as a means or remedy
    "an effective reprimand"
    "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"
  • 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 the revolution"
  • 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 toward peace"
    "made an effective entrance"
    "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"
    "an efficacious law"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble effective

53 unscramble word found using the letters effective.
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