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- [ih-fek-tiv]
- /ɪˈfɛk tɪv/
- /ɪˈfektɪvnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-fek-tiv]
- /ɪˈfɛk tɪv/
Definitions of effectiveness word
- adjective effectiveness adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace. 1
- adjective effectiveness actually in operation or in force; functioning: The law becomes effective at midnight. 1
- adjective effectiveness producing a deep or vivid impression; striking: an effective photograph. 1
- adjective effectiveness prepared and available for service, especially military service. 1
- noun effectiveness a member of the armed forces fit for duty or active service. 1
- noun effectiveness the effective total of a military force. 1
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Origin of effectiveness
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin effectīvus practical, equivalent to effect(us), past participle of efficere (see effect) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Effectiveness
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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effectiveness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
effectiveness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for effectiveness
noun effectiveness
- potency — the state or quality of being potent.
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- efficacy — capacity for producing a desired result or effect; effectiveness: a remedy of great efficacy.
- effect — something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of toughening his skin.
- validity — the state or quality of being valid: to question the validity of the argument.
Antonyms for effectiveness
noun effectiveness
- disability — lack of adequate power, strength, or physical or mental ability; incapacity.
- ineffectiveness — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- inefficiency — the quality or condition of being inefficient; lack of efficiency.
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
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