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effective

/ɪˈfɛktɪv/
ef · fec · tive ɪ · ˈfɛk · tɪv
English Definition
adj. successful in producing a desired result
中文释义
有效的
Significado en Español
eficaz, efectivo
한국어 뜻
효과적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hiệu quả
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Example Sentence

The new medicine is very effective.

这种新药非常有效。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “effective”:

  1. A futile
  2. B efficient
  3. C useless
  4. D ineffective
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B — efficient. “effective” means adj. successful in producing a desired result

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Regular daily exercise is a very ______ way to stay fit and healthy.

  1. A useless
  2. B effective
  3. C pointless
  4. D harmful
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B — effective. “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.

How do you use “effective” in a sentence?

The new medicine is very effective. (这种新药非常有效。)

What are synonyms for “effective”?

efficient, successful, productive — all close in meaning to effective (adj. successful in producing a desired result).

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.

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