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effectiveness

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

noun
Definition

The quality or ability of producing a desired result or effect.


Example

The effectiveness of the new marketing strategy was evident in the increased sales.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed the effectiveness of our study group lately?
Sloth B
Definitely! I feel like we’re really making progress together.
Sloth A
Yeah, it’s interesting how our collaboration boosts our effectiveness in understanding the material.
Sloth B
I agree! It’s much better than studying alone.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
efficacy
potency
success
Antonyms
ineffectiveness
failure
inability
Root Explanation

Effectiveness → It is formed from "effect" (from Latin "effectus", meaning accomplishment or result) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "effectiveness" refers to the quality of producing a desired result or effect.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'effect' which means to accomplish something, and '-ness' which indicates a state. This helps you remember that effectiveness is about the quality of achieving a result.

Visually Confused Words
ineffectiveness
defectiveness
reflectiveness
perfectiveness
electiveness
undefectiveness
selectiveness
infectiveness
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