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effective

/ effective /
adjective satellite/adjective

Definitions & Examples

adjective satellite Sense 1
existing in fact; not theoretical; real
"a decline in the effective demand"
"confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done"
Similar:
actual existent
adjective satellite Sense 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"
Similar:
competent
adjective satellite Sense 3
exerting force or influence
"the law is effective immediately"
"a warranty good for two years"
"the law is already in effect (or in force)"
Similar:
operative
adjective Sense 4
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"-LewisMumford"
"effective teaching methods"
"effective steps towar"
Similar:
hard-hitting trenchant impelling impressive telling rough-and-ready
Opposites:
ineffective uneffective ineffectual
See also:
efficacious efficient potent strong powerful
adjective satellite Sense 5
works well as a means or remedy
"an effective reprimand"
"a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"
Similar:
efficacious
adjective satellite Sense 6
equipped and ready for service
"the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"
Similar:
operational
Domain:
military armed forces armed services
Semantic Complexity
70%
Sense Count
6
Total Synonyms
12
Total Relationships
20
Times Searched
1
Relationship Distribution

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actual existent competent operative hard-hitting trenchant impelling impressive telling rough-and-ready ineffective uneffective