Available Definitions:
1) a. - Having the power to produce an effect or effects; producing a decided or decisive effect; efficient; serviceable; operative; as, an effective force, remedy, speech; the effective men in a regiment.
2) n. - That which produces a given effect; a cause.
3) n. - One who is capable of active service.
4) n. - Specie or coin, as distinguished from paper currency; -- a term used in many parts of Europe.