producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witchs 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

[ Syn: effectual , efficacious ]

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

[ Syn: efficient ]

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; a warranty good for two years; the law is already in effect (or in force)

[ Syn: good , in effect , in force ]

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'