effective

Meanings

• 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"
  • "effective steps toward peace"
  • "made an effective entrance"
• 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"
• works well as a means or remedy
  • "an effective reprimand"
  • "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"
• exerting force or influence
  • "the law is effective immediately"
• existing in fact; not theoretical; real
  • "a decline in the effective demand"
  • "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done"
• ready for service
  • "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"

Synonyms

effectual, efficacious, efficient, good, in effect, in force