(adj.) existing in fact; not theoretical; real; 'a decline in the effective demand'; 'confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done' .
(adj.) 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 the revolution' .
(adj.) exerting force or influence; 'the law is effective immediately'; 'a warranty good for two years'; 'the law is already in effect (or in force)' .
(adj.) 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 toward peace'; 'made an effective entrance'; 'his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action'; 'an efficacious law' .
(adj.) works well as a means or remedy; 'an effective reprimand'; 'a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat' .
(adj.) ready for service; 'the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers' .
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