Looking for the meaning of the word EFFECTIVE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EFFECTIVE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Effective
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin effectivus, from efficere ‘accomplish’ (see effect)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈfɛktɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
successful in producing a desired or intended result
Short Definition:producing desired or intended result
Examples:- effective solutions to environmental problems
Definition:
existing in fact, though not formally acknowledged as such
Short Definition:existing in fact but not acknowledged
Examples:- she has been under effective house arrest since September
Word: Effective
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈfɛktɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a soldier fit and available for service
Short Definition:soldier fit for service
Examples:- when the battles broke out, he had a total of 920 effectives
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