How do you use "effective" in a sentence?

This is a very effective treatment for headaches. The new rules will be effective from next Monday. She is an effective communicator.

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Q: What does "effective" mean?

Producing the desired result; working well The word 'effective' describes something that successfully achieves its intended purpose or produces the desired results. It can also mean coming into operation at a specified time, as in 'effective immediately.'

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Meaning: Producing the desired result; working well

有效的，生效的

eficaz, efectivo

効果的な、有効な

효과적인, 유효한

The word 'effective' describes something that successfully achieves its intended purpose or produces the desired results. It can also mean coming into operation at a specified time, as in 'effective immediately.'

「effective」描述成功实现预期目的或产生预期结果的事物。它也可以表示在指定时间开始生效，如'立即生效'。

La palabra «effective» describe algo que logra exitosamente su propósito previsto o produce los resultados deseados. También puede significar entrar en vigencia en un momento específico, como en «effective immediately».

「effective」は、意図した目的を成功裏に達成したり、望ましい結果を生み出すものを表します。「effective immediately」のように、特定の時間に発効することも意味できます。

'effective'는 의도한 목적을 성공적으로 달성하거나 원하는 결과를 내는 것을 설명합니다. 또한 'effective immediately(즉시 시행)'처럼 특정 시점부터 효력이 발생하는 것을 의미하기도 합니다.

Examples

This is a very effective treatment for headaches.
这是一种非常有效的头痛治疗方法。
Este es un tratamiento muy eficaz para los dolores de cabeza.
これは頭痛に非常に効果的な治療法です。
이것은 두통에 매우 효과적인 치료법입니다.
The new rules will be effective from next Monday.
新规则将从下周一起生效。
Las nuevas reglas entrarán en vigor a partir del próximo lunes.
新しいルールは来週月曜日から有効になります。
새 규정은 다음 주 월요일부터 시행됩니다.
She is an effective communicator.
她是一个有效的沟通者。
Ella es una comunicadora eficaz.
彼女は効果的なコミュニケーターです。
그녀는 효과적인 의사소통 능력을 갖추고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'effectif', from Latin 'effectivus' meaning 'productive, creative', from 'effectus', past participle of 'efficere' (to accomplish), from 'ex-' (out) + 'facere' (to do, to make).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal