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effectivenessthe degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈfektɪvnəs/

Korean meaning: 효과성, 유효성 (원하는 결과를 만들어내는 정도)

Korean pronunciation: 이-펙-티브-니스 (강세: 펙)

Example Sentences

  • The effectiveness of my mom's guilt trips is scientifically proven - I always end up calling her.
  • Studies show the effectiveness of exercise in reducing stress levels.
  • The effectiveness of his 'puppy dog eyes' strategy works on everyone except his wife.

effectiveness

NOUN

//ɪˈfektɪvnəs//

the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result

effectiveness concept
💡 Concept

The right tool works effectively

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effectiveness rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

True effectiveness flows from selectiveness to protectiveness

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈfektɪvnəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈfektɪvnəs/

🌳Etymology

Rooteffect
Suffix--ive

Origin

From Latin 'effectivus' meaning 'productive' or 'able to accomplish,' derived from 'effectus' (past participle of 'efficere' meaning 'to bring about'). The suffix '-ness' is Old English, forming abstract nouns from adjectives.

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🎵Rhyme

selectivenessprotectivenessdefectiveness
selectiveness
protectiveness
defectiveness

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The effectiveness of my mom's guilt trips is scientifically proven - I always end up calling her.

Studies show the effectiveness of exercise in reducing stress levels.

😄 Fun example

The effectiveness of his 'puppy dog eyes' strategy works on everyone except his wife.

We need to evaluate the effectiveness of our marketing campaign.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

efficiencyefficacysuccesspotencyimpact

Antonyms

ineffectivenessfailureuselessness

Related

effectiveeffectefficientproductivesuccessful