Key: "S:" = Show Synset (semantic) relations, "W:" = Show Word (lexical) relations
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Adjective
S: (adj) effective, effectual, efficacious (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; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps toward peace"; "made an effective entrance"; "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"; "an efficacious law"
S: (adj) effective, efficient (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; "effective personnel"; "an efficient secretary"; "the efficient cause of the revolution"
S: (adj) effective (works well as a means or remedy) "an effective reprimand"; "a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat"
S: (adj) effective, good, in effect, in force (exerting force or influence) "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)"
S: (adj) effective (existing in fact; not theoretical; real) "a decline in the effective demand"; "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done"
S: (adj) effective (ready for service) "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"