Difference between revisions of "Effective"
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There is a rarely used '''affective''', which means 'to do with the affections'. Modern students are unlikely to want it. | There is a rarely used '''affective''', which means 'to do with the affections'. Modern students are unlikely to want it. | ||
| − | You may want to consult | + | You may also want to consult [[Affect - effect]]. |
[[category:Spelling common errors]][[category:typos]] | [[category:Spelling common errors]][[category:typos]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:56, 19 March 2007
There is sometimes confusion over the spelling of this word.
The adjective that most students are likely to want is effective. It is similar in meaning (though not exactly the same as) to efficient, which might help you to remember the appropriate spelling.
There is a rarely used affective, which means 'to do with the affections'. Modern students are unlikely to want it.
You may also want to consult Affect - effect.
