effective

Words with a similar base: effective

'effective'

[effective.a.01] as in: producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; -LewisMumford

Examples:
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'

[effective.s.01] as in: able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively; -G.B.Shaw

Examples:
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'

[effective.s.02] as in: works well as a means or remedy

Examples:
an effective reprimand
a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat

'effective'

[effective.s.03] as in: exerting force or influence

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

'effective'

[effective.s.04] as in: 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

'effective'

[effective.s.05] as in: ready for service

Examples:
the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers

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