effective (ɪˈfɛktɪv
)
Definitions
adjective
- productive of or capable of producing a result
- in effect; operative ⇒
effective from midnight
- producing a striking impression; impressive ⇒
an effective entrance
- (prenominal) actual rather than theoretical; real ⇒
the effective income after deductions
- (of a military force, etc) equipped and prepared for action
- physics (of an alternating quantity) having a value that is the square root of the mean of the squares of the magnitude measured at each instant over a defined period of time, usually one cycle See also root mean square
noun
- a serviceman who is equipped and prepared for action
Alternative Forms
efˈfectively adverb efˈfectiveness nounSynonyms
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Translations
- British English:
effective
Something that is effective produces the intended results.This is an effective way of teaching languages.ɪˈfɛktɪv ADJECTIVE This is an effective way of teaching languages.
- Spanish:
eficaz
adj
- French:
effectif
adj
- German:
wirksam
adj
- Chinese: 有效的 adj
- Arabic: فَعَّال adj
- Portuguese: eficaz adj
- Russian: действенный adj действенная
- Croatian: na snazi adj
- Czech: účinný adj
- Danish: effektiv adj
- Dutch: effectief adj
- Finnish: tehokas adj
- Greek: αποτελεσματικός adj αποτελεσματική
- Italian: efficace adj
- Japanese: 効果的な no_posp
- Korean: 효과적인 adj
- Norwegian: effektiv adj
- Polish: skuteczny adj skuteczna
- Brazilian Portuguese: eficaz adj
- European Spanish:
eficaz
adj
- Swedish: effektiv adj effektivt
- Thai: ได้ผลดี adj
- Turkish: etkili adj
- Vietnamese: có tác dụng adj
Usage examples
Simple and effective , just like a halitosis spray, although in his case the relief was more lasting.
, The Endless Game (1986)All changes to the User Terms will be effective once posted on the Web Site.
Cycling Weekly (2004)These included the potential for large-scale casualties and a short window for effective intervention.
Irish Times (2002)Peaceful non-violent action against South African rugby was highly effective in isolating the white supremacists in the eyes of the world.
Glasgow Herald (2001)An effective way of managing this is to develop a system for keeping on top of things.
, YOUR POCKET LIFE COACH: 10 minutes a day to transform your life and your work (2001)