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| 1. | [ adjective ] producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect | |
| Synonyms: | efficacious effectual | |
| Examples: | "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid transportation"-LewisMumford "effective teaching methods" "effective steps toward peace" |
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| Related terms: | ineffective hard-hitting impelling impressive hard-hitting rough-and-ready powerful useful efficient potent efficacious effectiveness | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively | |
| Synonyms: | efficient | |
| Examples: | "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" |
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| Related terms: | competent | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] works well as a means or remedy | |
| Examples: | "an effective reprimand" "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat" |
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| Related terms: | efficacious | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] exerting force or influence | |
| Synonyms: | in_effect good in_force | |
| Examples: | "the law is effective immediately" "a warranty good for two years" "the law is already in effect (or in force)" |
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| Related terms: | operative | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] existing in fact; not theoretical; real | |
| Examples: | "a decline in the effective demand" "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done" |
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| Related terms: | actual | |
| 6. | [ adjective ] (military) equipped and ready for service | |
| Examples: | "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers" |
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| Related terms: | military operational | |
| Similar spelling: |
effectively effect effectivity effecter effected effectuate effects effector effectuation effectuality effectual effectually |
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