in|ef|fec|tive — «IHN uh FEHK tihv», adjective. 1. not producing the desired effect; of little use: »ineffective efforts, ineffective blows. An ineffective medicine fails to cure a disease or relieve pain. SYNONYM(S): insufficient, ineffectual. 2. unfit for work; … Useful english dictionary
cost-ef|fec|tive — «KST uh FEHK tihv, KOST », adjective. effective in terms of the relation of cost to anticipated benefits: »cost effective spending … Useful english dictionary
im|per|fec|tive — «IHM puhr FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. Grammar. –adj. denoting an aspect of the verb, especially in Slavic languages, that expresses action not completed. –n. 1. the imperfective aspect. 2. a verb form in this aspect … Useful english dictionary
in|de|fec|tive — «IHN dih FEHK tihv», adjective. free from defect; faultless; flawless … Useful english dictionary
non|ef|fec|tive — «NON ih FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. not fit for duty or active service, as a soldier or sailor. –n. such a soldier or sailor … Useful english dictionary
de|fec´tive|ness — de|fec|tive «dih FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. having a flaw or blemish; not complete; not perfect; faulty: »A watch with defective parts will not keep time. ... leaning his head sideways as though he was trying to hear something through… … Useful english dictionary
de|fec´tive|ly — de|fec|tive «dih FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. having a flaw or blemish; not complete; not perfect; faulty: »A watch with defective parts will not keep time. ... leaning his head sideways as though he was trying to hear something through… … Useful english dictionary
de|fec|tive — «dih FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. having a flaw or blemish; not complete; not perfect; faulty: »A watch with defective parts will not keep time. ... leaning his head sideways as though he was trying to hear something through a defective… … Useful english dictionary
ef|fec´tive|ness — ef|fec|tive «uh FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. able to cause something: »Light clothes are effective in keeping cool in warm weather. 2. able to cause some desired result; getting results: »an effective medicine. 3. in operation; active:… … Useful english dictionary
ef|fec´tive|ly — ef|fec|tive «uh FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. able to cause something: »Light clothes are effective in keeping cool in warm weather. 2. able to cause some desired result; getting results: »an effective medicine. 3. in operation; active:… … Useful english dictionary
