• existing in fact; not theoretical; real; "a decline in the Effective demand"; "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of Effective work done"
• 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
• exerting force or influence; "the law is Effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)"
• 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 towar
• works well as a means or remedy; "an Effective reprimand"; "a lotion that is Effective in cases of prickly heat"
• equipped and ready for service; "the fort was held by about 100 Effective soldiers"

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