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[i-fek-tiv] 
–adjective
| 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. |
–noun
| 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
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.
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.
1. futile, useless.
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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
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Main Entry: ef·fec·tive
Pronunciation: i-'fek-tiv
Function: adjective
: producing a decided, decisive, claimed, or desired effect
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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