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  • 21effective — /I fektIv/ adjective 1 producing the result that was wanted or intended: The ads were simple, but remarkably effective. 2 impressive or interesting enough to be noticed: an effective use of colour 3 (no comparative) if a law, agreement, or system …

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  • 22effective*/*/*/ — [ɪˈfektɪv] adj 1) working well and producing the result that was intended Ant: ineffective You need more effective communication within the organization.[/ex] This is a very effective way of controlling pests and weeds.[/ex] The new vaccine is… …

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  • 23effective — /əˈfɛktɪv / (say uh fektiv), /i / (say ee ) adjective 1. serving to effect the purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective measures; effective steps towards peace. 2. actually in effect: the law becomes effective at midnight. 3 …

  • 24effective — ● effectif, effective adjectif (latin médiéval effectivus, du latin classique effectus, effet) Dont la réalité est incontestable, qui produit un effet réel, tangible : Participation effective. Qui est une réalité : L armistice sera effectif à… …

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  • 25effective — adjective 1) an effective treatment Syn: successful, effectual, potent, powerful, helpful, beneficial, advantageous, valuable, useful 2) an effective argument Syn: convincing, compe …

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  • 26effective — /ɪ fektɪv/ adjective 1. actual, as opposed to theoretical 2. ♦ a clause effective as from January 1st a clause which starts to be applied on January 1st 3. which works or produces results ● Advertising in the Sunday papers is the most effective… …

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  • 27effective — adj. & n. adj. 1 having a definite or desired effect. 2 powerful in effect; impressive. 3 a actual; existing in fact rather than officially or theoretically (took effective control in their absence). b actually usable; realizable; equivalent in… …

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  • 28effective — [1] actual rather than theoretical or potential. [2] producing an effect. Also see cost effective indicated mean effective pressure mean effective pressure …

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  • 29effective — See affective. See affective, effective See effective, efficient, effectual …

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  • 30effective — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. efficacious, effectual, productive, adequate, telling, potent, active, operative, dynamic; successful; causative; efficient, capable. See power, utility, agency, success, vigor. Ant., ineffective,… …

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