effective


Meanings

  • 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"
  • 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"
  • 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"
  • 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"


Scrabble Score: 20

effective is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

effective is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

effective is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 22

effective is a valid Words With Friends word