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Meaning of effective medium approximations

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

effective

Pronunciation:/əˈfɛktɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. A soldier fit for duty

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.

    Example: The pill is an effective method of birth control.

    Synonyms:efficacious
  2. Producing a decided or decisive effect.

    Example: The president delivered an effective speech!

  3. Efficient, serviceable, or operative, available for useful work.

    Example: How long does it take to make a bunch of civilians an effective military force?

  4. Actually in effect.

    Example: The curfew is effective at midnight.