effective 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
Definition
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
Examples
- 1.effective steps toward peace
- 2.an efficacious law
- 3.effective teaching methods
- 4.his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
- 5.made an effective entrance
- 6.an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation-LewisMumford
Synonyms
- effectual 1
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
- efficacious 2
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect


