Effective Meaning
There are 6 meaning(s) for word Effective
Meaning 1 : exerting force or influence
Example : the law is effective immediately
Synonyms : good, in effect, in force
Example : the law is effective immediately
Synonyms : good, in effect, in force
Meaning 2 : producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
Example : an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation,effective teaching methods,effective steps toward peace,made an effective entrance
Synonyms : effectual, efficacious
Example : an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation,effective teaching methods,effective steps toward peace,made an effective entrance
Synonyms : effectual, efficacious
Meaning 3 : able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
Example : people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons...,effective personnel
Synonyms : efficient
Example : people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons...,effective personnel
Synonyms : efficient
Meaning 4 : existing in fact; not theoretical; real
Example : a decline in the effective demand,confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done
Example : a decline in the effective demand,confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done
Meaning 5 : ready for service
Example : the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers
Example : the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers
Meaning 6 : works well as a means or remedy
Example : an effective reprimand,a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat
Example : an effective reprimand,a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat
Effective Antonyms
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