Meaning & Definition of Effective in English

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"

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"

3. Works well as a means or remedy

• "An effective reprimand"

• "A lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"

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)"

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"

6. Ready for service

• "The fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"