English · Word Candidate

effective

/ɪˈfɛktɪv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: effectives

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có sức mạnh để tạo ra hiệu ứng cần thiết

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Adjective

Examples

The pill is an effective method of birth control.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Producing a decided or decisive effect.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tạo ra hiệu ứng quyết định

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Adjective

Examples

The president delivered an effective speech!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

a soldier fit for duty

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một binh sĩ đủ sức để thực hiện nhiệm vụ

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Noun

Examples

The Army of the West reached Corinth sometime after the battle of Shiloh. We were 15,000 effectives, and brought Beauregard's effective force up to 45,000 men.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “effective” mean?

Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.

Is “effective” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.