effective
Originating from Latin 'effectivus', meaning 'producing a result', through Old French.
ADJ
(1)
[/ɪˈfɛk.tɪv/en-US]
efectivo
literal
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eficaz
literal
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productivo
literal
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potente
literary
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untranslatable concept
untranslatable
(While 'efectivo' and 'eficaz' are translations, the specific nuance of 'effective' in various contexts can lead to interpretations that do not fully match a single word in SPANISH.)
Antonyms
ineffective
Producing a desired or intended result; successful in accomplishing a purpose or achieving an outcome. It emphasizes the achievement of a specific positive effect or goal rather than just the efficiency of the process.
- The new marketing strategy proved to be very effective in increasing sales. — The strategy successfully achieved its goal of boosting sales.
- This medicine is highly effective against the flu virus. — The medicine works very well to combat the virus.
- For communication to be effective, both parties must listen carefully. — For communication to lead to successful understanding, both parties need to listen attentively.
- We need an effective solution to this problem, not just a temporary fix. — We require a solution that will truly resolve the issue.