effective
word
/ˈifɛktɪv/
i-FEK-tiv
/ɪfˈɛktɪv/
i-FEK-tiv
Definition
Something effective works well and produces the result you want. It can also mean officially in use from a particular date or time.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for methods, treatments, solutions, and communication: 'an effective plan', 'effective medicine', 'effective immediately'. Do not confuse it with 'efficient': 'effective' means it gets results, while 'efficient' means it works with little waste of time, money, or effort.
Spanish: eficaz - efectivo (vigente)Portuguese (BR): eficaz - efetivo (vigente)Portuguese (PT): eficaz - efetivo (vigente)Chinese (Simplified): 有效的 - 生效的Chinese (Traditional): 有效的 - 生效的Hindi: प्रभावी - लागूArabic: فعّال - ساري المفعولBengali: কার্যকর - কার্যসাধকRussian: эффективный - действующий (с даты)Japanese: 効果的（こうかてき） - 有効（ゆうこう）Vietnamese: hiệu quả - có hiệu lựcKorean: 효과적인 - 시행되는(시행일 기준)Turkish: etkili - yürürlükte (tarihinden itibaren)Urdu: موثر - نافذ العمل (تاریخ سے)Indonesian: efektif - berlaku
Example Sentences
This medicine is effective for headaches.
basic
We need an effective way to save money.
basic
The new rule is effective on Monday.
basic
Her feedback was short but really effective.
natural
Turns out the simplest solution was the most effective.
natural
The changes are effective immediately, so please update the file today.
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