| effective [a] |
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| 1) | 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" |
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| Synonyms : | effectual efficacious |
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| hard-hitting impelling efficacious efficient impressive potent powerful useful rough-and-ready effectiveness ineffective |
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| 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 the revolution" |
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| Synonyms : | efficient |
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| competent |
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| 3) | works well as a means or remedy; "an effective reprimand"; "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat" |
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| efficacious |
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| 4) | exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)" |
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| Synonyms : | good in_effect in_force |
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| operative |
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| 5) | existing in fact; not theoretical; real; "a decline in the effective demand"; "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done" |
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| actual |
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| 6) | equipped and ready for service; "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers" |
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| operational armed_forces |
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