Definitions for effective

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effective ef·fec·tive

Spelling: [ih-fek-tiv]

IPA: /ɪˈfɛk tɪv/

Effective is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 20 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.

You can make 111 anagrams from letters in effective (ceeeffitv).

Definitions for effective

noun

1. a member of the armed forces fit for duty or active service.
2. the effective total of a military force.

adjective

1. adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result:
2. actually in operation or in force; functioning:
3. producing a deep or vivid impression; striking:
4. prepared and available for service, especially military service.

Origin of effective

1350-1400; Middle English Latin effectīvus practical, equivalent to effect(us), past participle of efficere (see effect) + -īvus -ive

Examples for effective

Her tone is pure, her morals are high, her teachings are direct and effective.

But when he left argument and came back to experience he was most effective.

If the embargo were effective, the Castro brothers would have been doing Love Letters with the Duvaliers years ago.

In order to know what innovations work, you have to have good information on how effective your practices are.

He could deliver a quick, effective speech, or hold a proper press conference.

In the last few meetings he had held he had found this an effective beginning.

Build evidence about the practices, policies, and programs that will achieve the most effective and efficient results.

And that was the one thing which was most effective in restoring Katy's nerves.

And, for the unaesthetic but effective Attila, an able fashioner of pork products from Chicago.

While there are a couple of antibiotics that usually work, if they are overused they, too, may cease to be effective.