Definition of effectives

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• effectives is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 21
• effectives is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 21
• effectives is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 23

Definition of effectives

• exerting force or influence (adjective)

  Examples

  1. the law is effective immediately

  Synonyms

  1. good
  2. in effect
  3. in force
• producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect (adjective)

  Examples

  1. an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation
  2. effective teaching methods
  3. effective steps toward peace
  4. made an effective entrance

  Synonyms

  1. effectual
  2. efficacious
• able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively (adjective)

  Examples

  1. people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons...
  2. effective personnel

  Synonyms

  1. efficient
• existing in fact; not theoretical; real (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a decline in the effective demand
  2. confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done
• ready for service (adjective)

  Examples

  1. the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers
• works well as a means or remedy (adjective)

  Examples

  1. an effective reprimand
  2. a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat

See definition of effectives in Merriam Webster