ineffective
/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/
in · ef · fec · tive
ˌɪn · ɪ · ˈfɛk · tɪv
English Definition
adj. not producing the desired effect
Significado en Español
ineficaz
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không hiệu quả
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “ineffective”:
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A
futile
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B
effective
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C
efficient
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D
productive
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A — futile.
“ineffective” means adj. not producing the desired effect
Common questions about “ineffective”
What does “ineffective” mean?
ineffective — adj. not producing the desired effect. In Chinese: 无效的.
How do you pronounce “ineffective”?
ineffective is pronounced /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · ef · fec · tive.
Is “ineffective” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. ineffective appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
