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effectivesuccessful in producing a desired or intended result

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: successful in producing a desired or intended result

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈfektɪv/

Korean meaning: 효과적인, 효율적인

Korean pronunciation: 이-펙-티브 (강세: 펙)

Example Sentences

  • My mom's nagging is surprisingly effective at making me clean my room.
  • The new traffic light system is effective in reducing accidents.
  • Chocolate is an effective way to make friends, especially with me.

effective

ADJECTIVE

//ɪˈfektɪv//

successful in producing a desired or intended result

effective concept
💡 Concept

The medicine quickly proves effective as the patient begins to recover.

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effective rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The plan proved effective and kept the team productive.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈfektɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈfektɪv/

🌳Etymology

Prefixef--
Rootfect
Suffix--ive

Origin

From Latin 'effectivus', derived from 'effectus' (accomplished, completed), which comes from 'efficere' (to bring about, to effect). The root combines 'ex-' (out) and 'facere' (to make or do).

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🎵Rhyme

selectivedetectiveprotective
selective
detective
protective

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's nagging is surprisingly effective at making me clean my room.

The new traffic light system is effective in reducing accidents.

😄 Fun example

Chocolate is an effective way to make friends, especially with me.

Regular exercise is effective for maintaining good health.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

efficientsuccessfulproductivepowerfulpotent

Antonyms

ineffectiveuselessinefficient

Related

effecteffectivenesseffectivelyaffect