effective: Information About The Word 'effective'

effective is an acceptable dictionary word for games like scrabble, words with friends, crossword, etc.

The word 'effective' is made up of 9 letters.

• (a) 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 towar
• (s) 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
• (s) works well as a means or remedy; "an effective reprimand"; "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"
• (s) exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)"
• (s) existing in fact; not theoretical; real; "a decline in the effective demand"; "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done"
• (s) equipped and ready for service; "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"

Using the word 'effective' in Scrabble will fetch you 20 points while using it in Words with Friends will fetch you 22 points (without taking into consideration the effect of any multipliers).

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