adjadj.allproducing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effectAttributes:effectiveness effectivity effectuality effectualness
Synset:effectual efficacious
Examples:- 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
Antonyms:ineffective
Derivationally Related Form:effectualityeffectivenessefficacyefficaciousnesseffectivityeffecteffectualness
Inherited Hypernyms:effective
Similar to:hard-hitting trenchant impelling impressive telling rough-and-ready
See also:efficacious efficient potent powerful stiff strong useful utile
adj satadj.allable to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectivelySynset:efficient
Examples:- 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
Antonyms:incompetent
Derivationally Related Form:effectivenesseffectivityeffect
Inherited Hypernyms:effective
Similar to:competent
adj satadj.allworks well as a means or remedyExamples:- an effective reprimand
- a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat
Antonyms:inefficacious
Derivationally Related Form:effectiveness
Inherited Hypernyms:effective
Similar to:efficacious
adj satadj.allexerting force or influenceSynset:good in effect in force
Examples:- the law is effective immediately
- a warranty good for two years
- the law is already in effect (or in force)
Antonyms:inoperative
Inherited Hypernyms:effective
Similar to:operative
adj satadj.allexisting in fact; not theoretical; realExamples:- a decline in the effective demand
- confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done
Antonyms:potential
Inherited Hypernyms:effective
Similar to:actual existent
adj satadj.allready for serviceTopic:armed forcesarmed servicesmilitarymilitary machinewar machine
Examples:- the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers
Antonyms:nonoperational
Inherited Hypernyms:effective
Similar to:operational