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Effective ɪˈfektɪv People Adjective Aspirin Simple Highly Treatment

Word3 effective
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /ɪˈfektɪv/ /ɪˈfektɪv/
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  • aspirin is a simple but highly effective treatment.
  • some people believe that violence is an effective way of protesting.
  • an effective means/strategy/tool/method
  • i admire the effective use of colour in her paintings.
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effective

(adjective)/ɪˈfektɪv/ /ɪˈfektɪv/
  1. producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result
    • OPPOSITE ineffective
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/ineffective
    • Aspirin is a simple but highly effective treatment.
    • Some people believe that violence is an effective way of protesting.
    • an effective means/strategy/tool/method
    • I admire the effective use of colour in her paintings.
    • The system has proved less effective than hoped.
    • drugs that are effective against cancer

    Extra Examples

    • Long prison sentences can be a very effective deterrent for offenders.
    • This method is effective enough with greenfly.
    • We find advertising on the radio very effective.
    • What makes a TV programme politically effective?
    • a particularly effective technique
    • effective at keeping out the wind
    • effective in helping people to stop smoking
    • The vaccines will be safe and effective if used properly.
  2. in reality, although not officially intended
    • the effective, if not the actual, leader of the party
    • In spite of what they are told, parents have no effective choice of schools.
    • He has now taken effective control of the country.
  3. coming into use
    • The new speed limit on this road becomes effective from 1 June.

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English: from Latin effectivus, from efficere ‘accomplish’, from ex- ‘out, thoroughly’ + facere ‘do, make’.
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