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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- effective :producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
- 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|his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action|an efficacious law
- effective :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...|effective personnel|an efficient secretary|the efficient cause of the revolution
- effective :works well as a means or remedy
- an effective reprimand|a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat
- effective :exerting force or influence
- the law is effective immediately|a warranty good for two years|the law is already in effect (or in force)
- effective :existing in fact; not theoretical; real
- a decline in the effective demand|confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done
- effective :ready for service
- the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers