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effective

ef·fec·tive

UK/ɪˈfɛktɪv/ US/əˈfɛktɪv/ common

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”
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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”
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3.

works well as a means or remedy

  • “an effective reprimand”
  • “a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat”
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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)”
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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”
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6.

equipped and ready for service

  • “the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers”
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Origin

From French effectif, from Latin effectīvus (“productive; effective”), from efficiō (“to make; to bring about”), equivalent to effect + -ive.

Phrases

  • brake mean effective pressure
  • effective accelerationism
  • effective accelerationist
  • effective altruism
  • effective altruist
  • effective compression
  • effective dose
  • effective energy

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