Ef‐fect″ive, n. 1. That which produces a given effect; a cause. Jer. Taylor.
2. One who is capable of active service.
He assembled his army — 20,000 effectives — at Corinth. W. P. Johnston.
3. [F. effectif real, effective, real amount.] (Com.) Specie or coin, as distinguished from paper currency; — a term used in many parts of Europe. Simmonds.