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effective in Malay

berkesan

/ɪˈfɛktɪv/

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Australia/əˈfektɪv/

effective in Malay: berkesan. In English, effective means having the power to produce a required effect or effects.

Malay words for effective

having the power to produce a required effect or effects
berkesan

English meaning of effective

  1. adjective Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
  2. adjective Producing a decided or decisive effect.
  3. adjective Efficient, serviceable, or operative, available for useful work.
  4. adjective Actually in effect.

Full definition of effective

effective in a sentence

  • The pill is an effective method of birth control.
  • The president delivered an effective speech!
  • How long does it take to make a bunch of civilians an effective military force?

Synonyms of effective

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Questions about effective in Malay

What is the meaning of effective in Malay?
Effective in Malay is berkesan.
Apakah maksud effective dalam bahasa Melayu?
Effective: berkesan.
What does effective mean in English?
Effective means having the power to produce a required effect or effects.

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