effective

effective is a 9-letter English word with 10 senses as adjective and noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Having the power to produce an effect or effects; producing a decided or decisive effect; efficient; serviceable; operative; as, an effective force, remedy, speech; the effective men in a regiment. Face value is 20 in Scrabble and 22 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

9 letters · Scrabble 20 · Words With Friends 22 · 10 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Having the power to produce an effect or effects; producing a decided or decisive effect; efficient; serviceable; operative; as, an effective force, remedy, speech; the effective men in a regiment.
2. noun. That which produces a given effect; a cause.
3. noun. One who is capable of active service.
4. noun. Specie or coin, as distinguished from paper currency; -- a term used in many parts of Europe.
5. adjective. 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. adjective. able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively-G.B.Shaw

   "people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons..."

   "effective personnel"

   Synonyms: efficient

7. adjective. exerting force or influence

   "the law is effective immediately"

   "a warranty good for two years"

   Synonyms: good

8. adjective. producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect-LewisMumford

   "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"

   "effective teaching methods"

   Synonyms: effectual, efficacious

9. adjective. works well as a means or remedy

   "an effective reprimand"

   "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"

10. adjective. ready for service

    "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"

Synonyms

efficient, good, effectual, efficacious

Common word forms

effectives, effectively, effectiveness

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