ineffective

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking power to produce a desired or intended result; unsuccessful.

• adjective

  Not having the desired or intended effect; inefficient.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ineffective
inevocative , inevocative , inevocative , evocative , locative

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Variants

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ineffective , ineffectively , ineffectiveness , ineffectivenesses

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Etymology

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From Old French ineffectif, from in- 'not' + effectif 'effective'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ineffective' is often used in the context of business and organizational management to describe processes or practices that do not produce the desired results.

2. In the medical field, 'ineffective' can refer to a treatment or medication that does not produce the intended therapeutic effect.

3. The opposite of 'ineffective' is 'effective'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inefficiency: A state of not operating or functioning at maximum productivity or effectiveness.

2. Impotence: Lack of ability to perform a certain function, especially the inability to have sexual intercourse.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'ineffective' can refer to a character or situation that fails to achieve its intended purpose or goal. It can also symbolize frustration, disappointment, or a sense of futility.

How to Memorize "ineffective"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a machine that is not working properly or a person who is unable to accomplish a task.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of disappointment or frustration when something fails to work as intended.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Ineffective' means 'not effective'.

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