Hyphenation of EFFECTIVE

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word EFFECTIVE? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

EF-FEC-TIVE

Definitions of EFFECTIVE:

1.
Producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
An air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation-LewisMumford Effective teaching methods Effective steps toward peace Made an effective entrance His complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action An efficacious law
2.
Able to accomplish a purpose
Functioning effectively People who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons...-G.B.Shaw Effective personnel An efficient secretary The efficient cause of the revolution
3.
Works well as a means or remedy
An effective reprimand A lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat
4.
Exerting force or influence
The law is effective immediately A warranty good for two years The law is already in effect (or in force)
5.
Existing in fact
Not theoretical Real A decline in the effective demand Confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done
6.
Ready for service
The fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers

Synonyms of EFFECTIVE:

adj effective, effectual, efficacious, hard-hitting, trenchant, impelling, impressive, telling, rough-and-ready, efficacious, efficient, potent, strong, powerful, useful, utile
adj efficient, competent
adj efficacious
adj good, in effect, in force, operative
adj actual, existent
adj operational

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