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ef·fec·tive 
[i-fek-tiv] Pronunciation Key
—Related forms
[i-fek-tiv] Pronunciation Key –adjective
–noun
| 1. | adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace. |
| 2. | actually in operation or in force; functioning: The law becomes effective at midnight. |
| 3. | producing a deep or vivid impression; striking: an effective photograph. |
| 4. | prepared and available for service, esp. military service. |
| 5. | a member of the armed forces fit for duty or active service. |
| 6. | the effective total of a military force. |
[Origin: 1350–1400; ME < L effectīvus practical, equiv. to effect(us), ptp. of efficere (see effect) + -īvus -ive]
] —Related forms
ef·fec·tive·ly, adverb
ef·fec·tive·ness, ef·fec·tiv·i·ty, noun
—Synonyms 1. capable, competent. Effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient refer to that which is able to produce a (desired) effect. Effective is applied to that which has the power to, or which actually does, produce an effect: an effective action, remedy, speech. Effectual is used esp. of that which produces the effect desired or intended, or a decisive result: An effectual bombardment silenced the enemy. Efficacious suggests the capability of achieving a certain end: an efficacious plan, medicine. Efficient (applied also to persons) implies the skillful use of energy or industry to accomplish desired results with little waste of effort: efficient methods; an efficient manager. 2. operative. 3. telling.
—Antonyms 1. futile, useless.
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| ef·fec·tive
(ĭ-fěk'tĭv) Pronunciation Key
adj.
n. A soldier or a piece of military equipment that is ready for combat: "The 'company' was no more than two platoons of effectives" (Tom Clancy). ef·fec'tive·ness, ef'fec·tiv'i·ty n. Synonyms: These adjectives mean producing or capable of producing a desired effect: an effective reprimand; an effectual complaint; an efficacious remedy; the efficient cause of the revolution. |
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| effective | |
adjective | |
| 1. | 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" [ant: ineffective] |
| 2. | 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" |
| 3. | works well as a means or remedy; "an effective reprimand"; "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat" |
| 4. | exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)" |
| 5. | existing in fact; not theoretical; real; "a decline in the effective demand"; "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done" |
| 6. | ready for service; "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers" |
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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law - Cite This Source - Share This
Main Entry: ef·fec·tive
Function: adjective
1 : producing a desired effecteffective revocation of the contract>
2 : capable of bringing about an effect <effective assistance of counsel> —see also INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL
3 : being in effect
4 of a rate of interest : equal to the rate of simple interest that yields the same amount when the rate is paid once at the end of the interest period as a quoted rate of interest does when calculated at compound interest over the same period —compare NOMINAL —ef·fec·tive·ness noun
Main Entry: ef·fec·tive
Function: adjective
1 : producing a desired effect
2 : capable of bringing about an effect <effective assistance of counsel> —see also INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL
3 : being in effect
4 of a rate of interest : equal to the rate of simple interest that yields the same amount when the rate is paid once at the end of the interest period as a quoted rate of interest does when calculated at compound interest over the same period —compare NOMINAL —ef·fec·tive·ness noun
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
Effective
Ef*fect"ive\, a. [L. effectivus: cf. F. effectif.] Having the power to produce an effect or effects; producing a decided or decisive effect; efficient; serviceable; operative; as, an effective force, remedy, speech; the effective men in a regiment. They are not effective of anything, nor leave no work behind them. --Bacon. Whosoever is an effective, real cause of doing his heighbor wrong, is criminal. --Jer. Taylor. Syn: Efficient; forcible; active; powerful; energetic; competent. See Effectual.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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Effective
Ef*fect"ive\, n. 1. That which produces a given effect; a cause. --Jer. Taylor. 2. One who is capable of active service. He assembled his army -- 20,000 effectives -- at Corinth. --W. P. Johnston. 3. [F. effectif real, effective, real amount.] (Com.) Specie or coin, as distinguished from paper currency; -- a term used in many parts of Europe. --Simmonds.
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Effective
Ef*fect"ive\, n. The serviceable soldiers in a country; an army or any military body, collectively; as, France's effective.
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