effective vs electric

effective

adj
  • Having the power to produce a required effect or effects. 

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

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

  • Having no negative coefficients. 

  • Producing a decided or decisive effect. 

  • Actually in effect. 

noun
  • a soldier fit for duty 

electric

adj
  • Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical. 

  • Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent. 

  • Being emotionally thrilling; electrifying. 

noun
  • An electric toothbrush. 

  • Fencing with the use of a body wire, box, and related equipment to detect when a weapon has touched an opponent. 

  • An electric typewriter. 

  • An electric car. 

  • Electricity; the electricity supply. 

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