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What is another word for Effective? – 295 Effective Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Effective

    The primary meaning of the word "Effective" is having a strong positive impact or producing a desired result.

    Definitions

    • Producing a desired or intended result
    • Successful in producing a desired or intended result
    • Having a strong positive impact or influence
    • Capable of producing a desired or intended result
    • Producing a strong impression or effect

    Etymology of Effective

    The word "Effective" comes from the Latin "effectivus," meaning "producing a strong impression or effect"
    It is derived from "effectus," the past participle of "efficere," which means "to produce or accomplish"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that produces a desired or intended result

    Example Uses

    • The new marketing strategy has been effective in increasing sales
    • The teacher's effective use of visual aids helped the students understand the concept
    • The effective management of the project ensured its timely completion
    • The effective communication between the team members resolved the issue quickly
    • The effective leadership of the company led to its rapid growth and success

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ineffective inefficient incompetent incapable unskilled unsuccessful weak feeble useless worthless harmful disadvantageous unfavorable unproductive unprofitable wasteful futile pointless meaningless aimless purposeless idle inactive inert dormant sluggish slow unresponsive insensitive unreactive unhelpful counterproductive obstructive hindering impeding blocking thwarting frustrating disappointing unsatisfactory inadequate insufficient defective flawed faulty imperfect incomplete unfinished unfulfilled unrealized unaccomplished failed unsuccessful inept clumsy awkward uncoordinated maladroit hapless luckless unfortunate unhappy displeasing dissatisfying unpleasing displeasurable painful unpleasant disagreeable objectionable unsuitable inapt unfit inappropriate improper incorrect mistaken erroneous wrong false misguided misdirected ill-advised ill-conceived ill-judged ill-fated doomed ill-starred unpropitious inauspicious unfavorable adverse contrary opposed opposing resistant antagonistic hostile inimical unfriendly unsympathetic unresponsive unreceptive uncooperative uncollaborative noncooperative uncommunicative unsociable inhospitable unwelcoming uninviting inaccessible unapproachable unavailable unattainable unbeatable insurmountable unconquerable inv