ef·fec·tive ( -f k tv)adj. 1. a. Having an intended or expected effect. b. Producing a strong impression or response; striking: gave an effective performance as Othello. 2. Operative; in effect: The law is effective immediately. 3. Existing in fact; actual: a decline in the effective demand. 4. Prepared for use or action, especially in warfare. n. A soldier or a piece of military equipment that is ready for combat: "The 'company' was no more than two platoons of effectives" (Tom Clancy). ef·fec tive·ness, ef fec·tivi·ty n.Synonyms: effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient These adjectives mean producing or capable of producing a desired effect: an effective reprimand; an effectual complaint; an efficacious remedy; the efficient cause of the revolution. |
effective [ɪˈfɛktɪv]
adj
1. productive of or capable of producing a result
2. in effect; operative effective from midnight
3. producing a striking impression; impressive an effective entrance
4. (prenominal) actual rather than theoretical; real the effective income after deductions
5. (Military) (of a military force, etc.) equipped and prepared for action
6. (Physics / General Physics) 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
n
(Military) a serviceman who is equipped and prepared for action
effectively adv
effectiveness n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | effective - 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" efficacious - marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect; "written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices...of the readers"-Aldous Huxley; "the medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough" efficient - being effective without wasting time or effort or expense; "an efficient production manager"; "efficient engines save gas" potent, stiff, strong - having a strong physiological or chemical effect; "a potent toxin"; "potent liquor"; "a potent cup of tea", "a stiff drink" powerful - having great power or force or potency or effect; "the most powerful government in western Europe"; "his powerful arms"; "a powerful bomb"; "the horse's powerful kick"; "powerful drugs"; "a powerful argument" useful, utile - being of use or service; "the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society" ineffective, ineffectual, uneffective - not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation" |
| 2. | effective - 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" competent - properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient; "a competent typist" | |
| 3. | effective - works well as a means or remedy; "an effective reprimand"; "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat" efficacious - marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect; "written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices...of the readers"-Aldous Huxley; "the medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough" | |
| 4. | effective - exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)" operative - being in force or having or exerting force; "operative regulations"; "the major tendencies operative in the American political system" | |
| 5. | effective - 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. | effective - ready for service; "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers" armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker" operational - (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations |
effective
adjective
1. efficient, successful, useful, active, capable, valuable, helpful, adequate, productive, operative, competent, serviceable, efficacious, effectual Antibiotics are effective against this organism.
efficient inadequate, useless, vain, insufficient, incompetent, ineffective, inefficient, worthless, futile, unproductive, unimpressive
efficient inadequate, useless, vain, insufficient, incompetent, ineffective, inefficient, worthless, futile, unproductive, unimpressive
2. powerful, strong, convincing, persuasive, telling, impressive, compelling, potent, forceful, striking, emphatic, weighty, forcible, cogent You can't make an effective argument if all you do is stridently voice your opinion.
powerful weak, tame, pathetic, powerless, feeble, ineffectual
powerful weak, tame, pathetic, powerless, feeble, ineffectual
Translations
effective [ɪˈfektɪv]
A. ADJ
1. (= efficient, useful) [treatment, method, deterrent, system] → efectivo, eficaz; [remark, argument] → eficaz
the method is simple, but effective → el método es simple pero efectivo or eficaz
to be effective against sth [drug] → ser eficaz contra algo
effective capacity (Tech) → capacidad f útil
to be effective in doing sth → ser eficaz para hacer algo
effective life (Pharm) → vida f útil
effective power (Tech) → potencia f real
effective ways of reducing pollution → formas fpl efectivas or eficaces de reducir la polución
the method is simple, but effective → el método es simple pero efectivo or eficaz
to be effective against sth [drug] → ser eficaz contra algo
effective capacity (Tech) → capacidad f útil
to be effective in doing sth → ser eficaz para hacer algo
effective life (Pharm) → vida f útil
effective power (Tech) → potencia f real
effective ways of reducing pollution → formas fpl efectivas or eficaces de reducir la polución
2. (= striking) [display, outfit, decoration] → impresionante, logrado; [combination] → logrado
to look effective → causar efecto
blinds can look very effective → las persianas pueden causar muy buen efecto or mucho efecto
to look effective → causar efecto
blinds can look very effective → las persianas pueden causar muy buen efecto or mucho efecto
3. (= operative)
to become effective → entrar en vigor, hacerse efectivo (from, on a partir de)
effective date → fecha f de vigencia, fecha f efectiva
it will be effective from April 1 → entrará en vigor or será efectivo a partir del 1 de abril
to become effective → entrar en vigor, hacerse efectivo (from, on a partir de)
effective date → fecha f de vigencia, fecha f efectiva
it will be effective from April 1 → entrará en vigor or será efectivo a partir del 1 de abril
4. (= actual) [aid, contribution, leader] → real; [control, increase] → efectivo; [income] → en efectivo
5. (Econ, Fin) [demand, interest rate] → efectivo
B. effectives NPL (Mil) → efectivos mpl
effective [ɪˈfɛktɪv] adj
(= efficient) [method, way] → efficace
[control, command] → effectif/ive
to become effective [law, agreement] → entrer en vigueur, prendre effet
effective date → date f d'effet, date f d'entrée en vigueur
effective date → date f d'effet, date f d'entrée en vigueur
effective
adj
(= successful) way, method, action, measures → effektiv, wirksam; means, treatment, vaccine, deterrent → wirksam; strategy, policy, government, politician → effektiv; to be effective in pain relief → Schmerzlinderung bewirken; to be effective in doing something → bewirken, dass etw geschieht; to be effective against something (drug) → gegen etw wirken
(= striking) decoration, pattern, combination → wirkungsvoll; to look effective → wirkungsvoll aussehen, gut wirken
(= actual) control, increase → effektiv, tatsächlich; (Econ, Fin) demand, interest rate → effektiv, tatsächlich; leader → eigentlich; income → wirklich, tatsächlich; they have effective control of the area → sie haben das Gebiet praktisch unter Kontrolle
(= operative) → wirksam, in Kraft; a new law, effective from or becoming effective on 1 August → ein neues Gesetz, das am 1. August in Kraft tritt; effective date → Inkrafttreten nt
(Mil) troops → einsatzbereit
effective [ɪˈfɛktɪv] adj
effective [ɪˈfɛktɪv] adj
b. (striking, display, outfit) → che fa colpo
effective [ɪˈfɛktɪv] adj
b. (striking, display, outfit) → che fa colpo
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