effective
intermediateB2/ɪˈfɛktɪv/ · ef-fec-tive
Successful in producing a desired or intended result.
Meanings
Successful in producing a desired or intended result.
کامیاب، ایک متوقع یا مطلوبہ نتیجہ پیدا کرنے میں۔
موثر
muwatir
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- effective communication
- effective strategy
- effective method
Example Sentences
The new marketing strategy has proven to be very effective.
نئی مارکیٹنگ کی حکمت عملی بہت موثر ثابت ہوئی ہے۔
Nayi marketing ki hikmat-e-amli bohat muwatir saabit hui hai.
She found an effective way to solve the problem.
اس نے مسئلے کو حل کرنے کا ایک موثر طریقہ تلاش کیا۔
Us ne maslay ko hal karne ka aik muwatir tareeqa talaash kiya.
His speech was both inspiring and effective.
اس کی تقریر متاثر کن اور موثر دونوں تھی۔
Us ki taqreer mutasir kun aur muwatir dono thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'effective' as 'having an effect'.
Imagine a teacher whose methods truly resonate with students, making learning impactful.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دل میں ہو تاثیر تو بات بن جاتی ہے، ورنہ ہر بات اثر تو نہیں کرتی۔
Dil mein ho taseer to baat ban jaati hai, warna har baat asar to nahi karti.
If there is impact in the heart, then the words become effective; otherwise, not every word carries weight.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نیکی کا تو اتنا اثر ہوتا ہے کہ اس کا پھل ہمیشہ ملتا ہے۔
Neki ka to itna asar hota hai ke is ka phal hamesha milta hai.
The goodness always has an effect; its fruit is always obtained.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "effectivus" — producing an effect
First known use: 14th century
The word 'effective' has evolved from the Latin 'effectivus', meaning 'causing an effect', through Middle French before entering the English language in the late 14th century.