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The correct spelling is effective.
How to pronounce effective
/əˈfɛktɪv/
nounIPA: /əˈfɛktɪv/
Say it like: Eff-ect-ive
The correct spelling is effective. A soldier fit for duty For example: "The pill is an effective method of birth control."
Usage Examples
“The pill is an effective method of birth control.”
“The president delivered an effective speech!”
“How long does it take to make a bunch of civilians an effective military force?”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A soldier fit for duty
adjective
- 1.Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
- 2.Producing a decided or decisive effect.
- 3.Efficient, serviceable, or operative, available for useful work.
- 4.Actually in effect.
- 5.(of a cycle or divisor) Having no negative coefficients.
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