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Effective vs. Affective

Affective and effective are two similar words having similar sound confusing with the proper usage. Both of these words effective and affective are adjectives. Effective is derived from the noun “effect”, while “Affective” is derived from the noun “affect”. The word “effect” is used as a noun to describe the meaning of an outcome triggered by something else. It may be defined as a phenomenon to be followed and caused by some previous phenomenon. The word “affect” when used as noun is defined as the subjective aspect of mood or feelings of a person. Effective being the adjective of “effect” means to produce something intended. Affective being the adjective of “affect” describes emotions.

Key Differences

Effective is derived from the noun “effect”, while “Affective” is derived from the noun “affect”.
Effective being the adjective of “effect” means to produce something intended. Affective being the adjective of “affect” describes emotions.
Both words have same sound and seems to be similar but “Effective” starts with “E” while “Affective” starts with “A”.
Loss of lives in bomb blast was “affective” enough to make them sad. Bomb was effective enough to “destroy” the whole town.
Janet White
Dec 31, 2015
The word “effect” is used as a noun to describe the meaning of an outcome triggered by something else. It may be defines as a phenomenon to be followed and caused by some previous phenomenon. The word “affect” when used as noun is defined as the subjective aspect of mood or feelings of a person.
He made an “affective” advise to his son through mobile using the “effective” communication services of the mobile company.
Harlon Moss
Dec 31, 2015
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Effective and Affective Definitions

Effective

Having an intended or expected effect.

Affective

Influenced by or resulting from the emotions
Affective gestures and facial expressions.

Effective

Producing a strong impression or response; striking
Gave an effective performance as Othello.

Affective

Concerned with or arousing feelings or emotions; emotional
Affective therapy.

Effective

Operative; in effect
The law is effective immediately.

Affective

Relating to, resulting from, or influenced by the emotions.
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Effective

Existing in fact; actual
A decline in the effective demand.

Affective

Emotional; emotionally charged; affecting.

Effective

Prepared for use or action, especially in combat.

Affective

Tending to affect; affecting.

Effective

A soldier or a piece of military equipment that is ready for combat.

Affective

Pertaining to or exciting emotion; affectional; emotional.
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Effective

Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
The pill is an effective method of birth control.

Affective

Characterized by emotion

Effective

Producing a decided or decisive effect.
The president delivered an effective speech!

Effective

Efficient, serviceable, or operative, available for useful work.
How long does it take to make a bunch of civilians an effective military force?
My effective income after taxes and child support is $500 a month.
The effective radiated power is determined by multiplying the transmitter power output with the antenna gain.
The effective voltage of an alternating current is 0.7 times its peak voltage.

Effective

Actually in effect.
The curfew is effective at midnight.

Effective

Having no negative coefficients.

Effective

Approximate; Not describing the fundamental dynamic changes in some system as they happen.

Effective

(military) a soldier fit for duty

Effective

Having the power to produce an effect or effects; producing a decided or decisive effect; efficient; serviceable; operative; as, an effective force, remedy, speech; the effective men in a regiment.
They are not effective of anything, nor leave no work behind them.
Whosoever is an effective, real cause of doing his heighbor wrong, is criminal.

Effective

That which produces a given effect; a cause.

Effective

One who is capable of active service.
He assembled his army - 20,000 effectives - at Corinth.

Effective

Specie or coin, as distinguished from paper currency; - a term used in many parts of Europe.

Effective

The serviceable soldiers in a country; an army or any military body, collectively; as, France's effective.

Effective

Producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect;
An air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation
Effective teaching methods
Effective steps toward peace
Made an effective entrance
His complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
An efficacious law

Effective

Able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively;
People who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons...
Effective personnel
An efficient secretary
The efficient cause of the revolution

Effective

Works well as a means or remedy;
An effective reprimand
A lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat

Effective

Exerting force or influence;
The law is effective immediately
A warranty good for two years
The law is already in effect (or in force)

Effective

Existing in fact; not theoretical; real;
A decline in the effective demand
Confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done

Effective

Equipped and ready for service;
The fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers

What is Effective?

Effective is an adjective and is derived from the noun “effect”. The word “effect” is used as a noun to describe the meaning of an outcome triggered by something else. It may be defined as a phenomenon to be followed and caused by some previous phenomenon. Effective being the adjective of “effect” means to produce something intended. For example, “This herb is an effective remedy against malaria”. In this sentence “effective” is used, describing that the medicine is capable to produce results to treat with malaria.

What is Affective?

Affective is an adjective and is derived from the noun “affect”. The word “affect” when used as noun is defined as the subjective aspect of mood or feelings of a person. Affective being the adjective of “affect” describes emotions. For example, “His speech was much effective that in luring the customer to buy his product”. In this sentence “affective” is used, describing that his speech influenced the thinking of the customer and thus made them buy his product.

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