Meaning of Effective

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Effective

1. 1
   a.

   Having the power to produce an effect or effects; producing a decided or decisive effect; efficient; serviceable; operative; as, an effective force, remedy, speech; the effective men in a regiment.

2. 2
   n.

   That which produces a given effect; a cause.

3. 3
   n.

   One who is capable of active service.

4. 4
   n.

   Specie or coin, as distinguished from paper currency; -- a term used in many parts of Europe.

5. 5
   a.

   Having the power to produce an effect or effects; producing a decided or decisive effect; efficient; serviceable; operative; as, an effective force, remedy, speech; the effective men in a regiment.

6. 6
   n.

   That which produces a given effect; a cause.

7. 7
   n.

   One who is capable of active service.

8. 8
   n.

   Specie or coin, as distinguished from paper currency; -- a term used in many parts of Europe.