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Quick definitions from Macmillan ( ) Provided by Quick definitions from WordNet (effective) ▸ adjective:  equipped and ready for service ("The fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers") ▸ adjective:  existing in fact; not theoretical; real ("A decline in the effective demand") ▸ adjective:  able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively ("People who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons...-G.B.Shaw") ▸ adjective:  exerting force or influence ("The law is effective immediately") ▸ adjective:  producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect ("An air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation-LewisMumford") ▸ adjective:  works well as a means or remedy ("An effective reprimand")