EFFECTIVE — 9 letter word
effective
The word effective has 9 letters: E, F, F, E, C, T, I, V, E. It contains 4 vowels and 5 consonants. It scores 20 points in Scrabble and 22 in Words With Friends. As a adjective, it means "existing in fact".
9 letter word "effective": E F F E C T I V E — adjective
Scrabble score: 20 Words With Friends: 22
Letter Analysis of effective
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | 3 | Vowel | 1 |
| F | 2 | Consonant | 4 |
| C | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| T | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| V | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
4 vowels, 5 consonants, 6 unique letters
Definition of effective
adjective
- existing in fact
- able to accomplish a purpose "functioning effectively" Synonyms: efficient
- exerting force or influence "the law is effective immediately" Synonyms: in effect, in force, good
- 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-LewisMumford" Synonyms: effectual, efficacious
- works well as a means or remedy "an effective reprimand"
- ready for service "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"