Words Like EFFECTIVE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to EFFECTIVE.

11 Alternative Words Similar to effective

1 Efficient Adjective      Synonym Words Like Efficient
2 Good Adjective      Synonym Words Like Good
3 Powerful Adjective      Related Words Like Powerful
4 Stiff Adjective      Related Words Like Stiff
5 Actual Adjective      Similar Words Like Actual
6 Existent Adjective      Similar Words Like Existent
7 Impressive Adjective      Similar Words Like Impressive
8 Operative Adjective      Similar Words Like Operative
9 Telling Adjective      Similar Words Like Telling
10 Trenchant Adjective      Similar Words Like Trenchant
11 Cause Noun      Synonym Words Like Cause

10 examples of effective

1 an effective force, remedy, speech; the effective men in a regiment.
2 France's effective
3 the efficient cause of the revolution
4 an efficient secretary
5 effective personnel
6 confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done
7 a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat
8 effective steps toward peace
9 an efficacious law
10 made an effective entrance

10 definitions of effective

1 Having the power to produce an effect or effects; producing a decided or decisive effect; efficient; serviceable; operative
2 That which produces a given effect; a cause.
3 One who is capable of active service.
4 Specie or coin, as distinguished from paper currency; -- a term used in many parts of Europe.
5 The serviceable soldiers in a country; an army or any military body, collectively.
6 able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
7 existing in fact; not theoretical; real
8 ready for service
9 works well as a means or remedy
10 producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
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