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   effective

   /ɪˈfɛktɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. successful in producing a desired or intended result: "effective solutions to environmental problems" Similar successfuleffectualefficaciousproductiveconstructivefruitfulfunctionalpotentpowerfulworthwhilehelpfulof helpof assistancebeneficialadvantageousvaluableusefulof useconvincingcompellingstrongforcefulforciblepowerfulpotentweightyplausibleefficacioussoundvalidwell foundedtellingimpressivepersuasiveirresistiblecredibleinfluentialconclusiveunanswerableauthoritativelogicalreasonedreasonablewell reasonedrationallucidcoherentcogenteloquentcleararticulateOpposite ineffectiveincompetentweakweak
   • ▪ (of a law, rule, or policy) operative: "the regulation will be effective from January" Similar operativein forcein effectin operationvalidofficialsigned and sealedlawfullegallicitlegitimatelegally bindingbindingeffectualOpposite invalid
   • 2. existing in fact, though not formally acknowledged as such: "she has been under effective house arrest since September" Similar virtualpracticalessentialoperativeactualimpliedimplicitunacknowledgedtacitOpposite theoretical
   • ▪ assessed according to actual rather than face value: "an effective price of £176 million"

   noun

   • 1. a soldier fit and available for service: "when the battles broke out, he had a total of 920 effectives"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin effectivus, from efficere ‘accomplish’ (see effect).

   Derivatives

   • 1. effectivity noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEFFECTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   EFFECTIVE definition: 1. successful or achieving the results that you want: 2. (used about a treatment or drug) working…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of EFFECTIVE is producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect. How to use effective in a sentence. Comparing Efficient, Effective, and Proficient Synonym Discussion of Effective.

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   Effective definition: adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result. See examples of EFFECTIVE used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEFFECTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Effective means having a particular role or result in practice, though not officially or in theory. They have had effective control of the area since the security forces left. The restructuring resulted in an effective increase on fares. Synonyms: virtual, essential, practical, implied More Synonyms of effective. 3. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englisheffective adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of effective adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   The adjective effective has many shades of meaning, but you'll usually see it describing something that's able to produce a desired goal. Effective traces back to the Latin word effectivus , from efficere , meaning “work out, accomplish,” and that meaning still holds true.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of effective – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   EFFECTIVE definition: 1. successful or achieving the result that you want: 2. If changes, laws, etc become effective…. Learn more.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › effectiveeffective | meaning of effective in Longman Dictionary of...

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   effective meaning, definition, what is effective: successful, and working in the way that ...: Learn more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › effectiveEffective - definition of effective by The Free Dictionary

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    1. a. Having an intended or expected effect. b. Producing a strong impression or response; striking: gave an effective performance as Othello. 2. Operative; in effect: The law is effective immediately. 3. Existing in fact; actual: a decline in the effective demand. 4. Prepared for use or action, especially in combat. n.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEFFECTIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    EFFECTIVE meaning: 1. successful or achieving the results that you want: 2. (used about a treatment or drug) working…. Learn more.