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ineffective

/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/
in · ef · fec · tive ˌɪn · ɪ · ˈfɛk · tɪv
English Definition
adj. not producing the desired effect
中文释义
无效的
Significado en Español
ineficaz
한국어 뜻
비효율적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không hiệu quả
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Example Sentence

The old method proved ineffective.

这个旧方法被证明是无效的。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “ineffective”:

  1. A futile
  2. B effective
  3. C efficient
  4. D productive
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A — futile. “ineffective” means adj. not producing the desired effect

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The old medicine was ______ and did nothing at all to stop the pain.

  1. A powerful
  2. B ineffective
  3. C effective
  4. D useful
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B — ineffective. “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.

How do you use “ineffective” in a sentence?

The old method proved ineffective. (这个旧方法被证明是无效的。)

What are synonyms for “ineffective”?

unsuccessful, futile, useless — all close in meaning to ineffective (adj. not producing the desired effect).

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.

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