effective
/ɪˈfɛktɪv/
ef · fec · tive
ɪ · ˈfɛk · tɪv
English Definition
adj. successful in producing a desired result
Significado en Español
eficaz, efectivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “effective”:
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A
futile
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B
efficient
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C
useless
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D
ineffective
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B — efficient.
“effective” means adj. successful in producing a desired result
Common questions about “effective”
What does “effective” mean?
effective — adj. successful in producing a desired result. In Chinese: 有效的.
How do you pronounce “effective”?
effective is pronounced /ɪˈfɛktɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ef · fec · tive.
Is “effective” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. effective appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
