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Definition & Meaning of "effective"in English

effective
01

achieving the intended or desired result 

effective definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most effective
Comparative
more effective
gradable
domain
performance, evaluation, outcome
Examples
The effective marketing campaign boosted sales significantly. 
02

having force or being in operation from a specified time 

Examples
The new tax policy will be effective starting next month. 
03

existing or happening in practice, even if not formally recognized or stated 

Examples
She was under effective house arrest, although it hadn't been officially declared. 
Effective
01

a soldier who is physically fit and ready for active duty 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
plural
not gender specific
Plural form
effectives
Examples
The battalion had 1,000 soldiers, but only 850 were effectives after the injury reports. 

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