Adjective
1. 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""his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action""an efficacious law"2. 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"3. works well as a means or remedy;
"an effective reprimand""a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"4. exerting force or influence;
"the law is effective immediately""a warranty good for two years""the law is already in effect (or in force)"5. existing in fact; not theoretical; real;
"a decline in the effective demand""confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done"6. equipped and ready for service;
"the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"