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Definition of Effective

1. Adjective. Producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect. "An efficacious law"

2. Adjective. Able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively. "The efficient cause of the revolution"

3. Adjective. Works well as a means or remedy. "A lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"

4. Adjective. Exerting force or influence. "The law is already in effect (or in force)"

5. Adjective. Existing in fact; not theoretical; real. "Confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done"

6. Adjective. Ready for service. "The fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"

Definition of Effective

1. a. 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. n. That which produces a given effect; a cause.

3. n. The serviceable soldiers in a country; an army or any military body, collectively; as, France's effective.

Definition of Effective

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Effective

1. Producing the intended result. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Effective

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