adj. Function: adjective
producing or capable of producing a result FF1C; an effective rebuke FF1E;
Synonyms: effectual, efficacious, efficient, virtuous
Related Words: adequate, capable, competent; cogent, compelling, convincing, sound, telling, valid; able, active, dynamic; operative, useful; direct
Contrasted Words: abortive, bootless, fruitless, futile, vain; empty, hollow, idle, nugatory, otiose, pointless; inoperative, useless, worthless
Antonyms: ineffective