Definitions for effective
ɪˈfɛk tɪvef·fec·tive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.9 / 15 votes

1. effective, effectual, efficaciousadjective

   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 toward peace"; "made an effective entrance"; "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"; "an efficacious law"

2. effective, efficientadjective

   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 the revolution"

3. effectiveadjective

   works well as a means or remedy

   "an effective reprimand"; "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"

4. effective, good, in effect(p), in force(p)adjective

   exerting force or influence

   "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)"

5. effectiveadjective

   existing in fact; not theoretical; real

   "a decline in the effective demand"; "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done"

6. effectiveadjective

   ready for service

   "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 4 votes

1. effectiveadjective

   Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.

   The pill is an effective method of birth control.

2. effectiveadjective

   Producing a decided or decisive effect.

   The president delivered an effective speech!

3. effectiveadjective

   Efficient, serviceable, or operative, available for useful work.

4. effectiveadjective

   Actually in effect.

   The curfew is effective at midnight.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Effectiveadjective

   Etymology: from effect.

   1. Having the power to produce effects.

   They are not effective of any thing, nor leave no work behind them. Francis Bacon.

   If any mystery, rite, or sacrament be effective of any spiritual blessings, then this much more, as having the prerogative and principality above every thing else. Taylor.

   There is nothing in words and stiles but suitableness, that makes them acceptable and effective. Joseph Glanvill, Sceps. Preface.

   2. Operative; active.

   Nor do they speak properly who say that time consumeth all things; for time is not effective, nor are bodies destroyed by it. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. iv. c. 12.

   3. Producing effects; efficient.

   Whosoever is an effective real cause of doing his neighbour wrong is criminal, by what instrument soever he does it. Taylor.

   4. Having the power of operation; useful, as effective men in an army.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. effective

   Effectiveness is the capability of producing a desired result or the ability to produce desired output. When something is deemed effective, it means it has an intended or expected outcome, or produces a deep, vivid impression.

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1. effective

   Effective refers to successfully producing a desired or intended result, functioning efficiently or adequately, or having an intended or expected outcome. It emphasizes the capability of producing a strong impression or a decisive effect. It is often used to describe something as fully operative or exerting influence or producing a result.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. Effectiveadjective

   having the power to produce an effect or effects; producing a decided or decisive effect; efficient; serviceable; operative; as, an effective force, remedy, speech; the effective men in a regiment

2. Effectivenoun

   that which produces a given effect; a cause

3. Effectivenoun

   one who is capable of active service

4. Effectivenoun

   specie or coin, as distinguished from paper currency; -- a term used in many parts of Europe

5. Etymology: [F. effectif real, effective, real amount.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. effective

   Efficient, fit for service; it also means the being present and at duty.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. effective

   Fit for service; as, an army of 30,000 effective (fighting) men.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. effective

   Able to create the effect, function, goal, intention, plan, purpose or result at superluminal speed in order of priority for the collective plan for the evolution of humanity.

   Her work processes were easy, simple and effective and this gave her more time to achieve focused results.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 25, 2020  

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1. Effective

   Effective vs. Affective -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Effective and Affective.

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'effective' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #985

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'effective' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1864

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'effective' in Adjectives Frequency: #119

How to pronounce effective?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of effective in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of effective in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of effective in a Sentence

1. Stephen Covey:

   Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out.

2. David Oyelowo:

   I really hope and pray that our film in some way shows what was effective in the past and how it can be effective going forward.

3. Sheldon Cohen:

   This suggests that being hugged by a trusted person may act as an effective means of conveying support and that increasing the frequency of hugs might be an effective means of reducing the deleterious effects of stress, the apparent protective effect of hugs may be attributable to the physical contact itself or to hugging being a behavioral indicator of support and intimacy.

4. Loretta Mester:

   If effective monetary policy means taking away the punch bowl just as the party gets going, then effective financial stability policy might mean taking away the punch bowl before the guests have even arrived because the risks to financial stability build up over time and action likely needs to be taken earlier in order to be effective.

5. Mark Twain:

   The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.

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