producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result
ef+fect+ive
Shared component: effective · result
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesa change that is caused by something; the result of an action or cause
ef+fect
Shared component: effect · result
Not producing any significant or desired effect; weak and ineffective.
in+effect+ual
Shared component: effect · result
an effect that follows its cause after an interval of time, especially a delayed or secondary effect
after+effect
Shared component: effect · result
In such a manner as to achieve a desired or intended result; successfully.
effect+ive+ly
Shared component: effect · result
in a way that produces the intended result or effect; completely and effectively.
effect+ual+ly
Shared component: effect · result
The quality of being successful in producing the intended or desired result.
effect+ive+ness
Shared component: effect · result
Giving good value for the amount of money spent; economical in terms of the benefits gained relative to the cost.
cost+effective
Shared component: effective · result
The fact of not producing any significant or desired effect.
in+effective+ness
Shared component: effective · result