Synonyms: effective
Definition: existing in fact; not theoretical; real
Usage: a decline in the effective demand; confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done
Similar words: actual, existent
Definition: presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
Usage: the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different; actual and imagined conditions
Synonyms: effective, efficient
Definition: able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
Usage: 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 the revolution
Similar words: competent
Definition: properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
Usage: a competent typist
Synonyms: in effect, in force, good, effective
Definition: exerting force or influence
Usage: the law is effective immediately; a warranty good for two years; the law is already in effect (or in force)
Similar words: operative
Definition: being in force or having or exerting force
Usage: operative regulations; the major tendencies operative in the American political system
Synonyms: effective, effectual, efficacious
Definition: producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
Usage: an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation-LewisMumford; effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace; made an effective entrance; his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action; an efficacious law
Similar words: hard-hitting, trenchant
Definition: characterized by or full of force and vigor
Usage: a hard-hitting expose; a trenchant argument
Similar words: impelling
Definition: markedly effective as if by emotional pressure
Usage: impelling skill as a teller of tales; an impelling personality
Similar words: impressive, telling
Definition: producing a strong effect
Usage: gave an impressive performance as Othello; a telling gesture
Similar words: rough-and-ready
Definition: crude but effective for the purpose at hand
Synonyms: effective
Definition: works well as a means or remedy
Usage: an effective reprimand; a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat
Similar words: efficacious
Definition: marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect
Usage: written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices...of the readers-Aldous Huxley; the medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough
Synonyms: effective
Definition: ready for service
Usage: the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers
Similar words: operational
Definition: (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations