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Definitions of effective
  1. adjective
    exerting force or influence
    "the law is effective immediately"
  2. adjective
    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" "effective teaching methods" "effective steps toward peace" "made an effective entrance"
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  3. adjective
    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..." "effective personnel"

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  4. adjective
    existing in fact; not theoretical; real
    "a decline in the effective demand" "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done"

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  5. adjective
    ready for service
    "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"

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  6. adjective
    works well as a means or remedy
    "an effective reprimand" "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"

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