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wirksam — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • effective adj Producing the intended result; actually working.
  • effectively adv In a way that produces the intended result; successfully.
  • efficacious adj Effective; possessing efficacy.

Senses

wirksam is used for these senses in English:

  • effective Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
  • effective Producing a decided or decisive effect.
  • effective Actually in effect.
  • effectively In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.
  • efficacious (formal) Effective; possessing efficacy. [from 1520s]

effective — full definition

  1. adj Producing the intended result; actually working.
  2. adj Officially in force or operation as of a stated time.

effectively — full definition

  1. adv In a way that produces the intended result; successfully.
  2. adv For all practical purposes; essentially.

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