INEFFECTIVE

ineffective, inefficient

(adjective) lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate; “an ineffective administration”; “inefficient workers”

ineffective, uneffective, ineffectual

(adjective) not producing an intended effect; “an ineffective teacher”; “ineffective legislation”

ineffective, ineffectual, unable

(adjective) lacking in power or forcefulness; “an ineffectual ruler”; “like an unable phoenix in hot ashes”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

ineffective (comparative more ineffective, superlative most ineffective)

not having the desired effect; ineffectual

lacking in ability; incompetent or inadequate

Source: Wiktionary


In`ef*fect"ive, a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + effective: cf. F. ineffectif.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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