English to English
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.
His complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action.
An efficacious law.
source: WordNet 3.0
- Having the power to produce an effect or effects; producing a decided or decisive effect; efficient; serviceable; operative; as, an effective force, remedy, speech; the effective men in a regiment.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- That which produces a given effect; a cause.
source: Webster 1913
- The serviceable soldiers in a country; an army or any military body, collectively; as, France's effective.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- 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.
An efficient secretary.
The efficient cause of the revolution.
source: WordNet 3.0
- works well as a means or remedy
An effective reprimand.
A lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat.
source: WordNet 3.0
- exerting force or influence
The law is effective immediately.
A warranty good for two years.
The law is already in effect (or in force).
source: WordNet 3.0
- existing in fact; not theoretical; real
A decline in the effective demand.
Confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done.
source: WordNet 3.0
- ready for service
The fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers.
source: WordNet 3.0
English to Tagalog
adj
- [eféctiv] Mabisa; mabagsik; masidhî; masigla; kasalukuyan
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
