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ineffective |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Ineffective \In`ef*fect"ive\, a. [Pref. in- not + effective: cf F. ineffectif.] Not effective; ineffectual; futile; inefficient; useless; as an ineffective appeal. The word of God, without the spirit, [is] a dead and ineffective letter. --Jer. Taylor. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: ineffective adj 1: not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective teacher"; "ineffective legislation" [syn: {uneffective}, {ineffectual}] [ant: {effective}] 2: lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes" [syn: {ineffectual}, {unable}] 3: lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate; "an ineffective administration"; "inefficient workers" [syn: {inefficient}]
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