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What is the prefix for effective?

There isn't a single prefix that directly means "effective". However, depending on the context, several prefixes can be used to create words that imply effectiveness:

General effectiveness:

* Effic-: As in "efficient" or "efficacious".

* Effec-: As in "effective" itself.

* Oper-: As in "operative" or "operable".

Specific effectiveness:

* Auto-: For self-effectiveness, as in "autonomous".

* Bio-: For effectiveness on living things, as in "bioactive".

* Cosmo-: For effectiveness across the universe, as in "cosmological".

* Electro-: For effectiveness using electricity, as in "electrified".

* Photo-: For effectiveness using light, as in "photoactive".

* Thermo-: For effectiveness involving heat, as in "thermoelectric".

The most appropriate prefix depends on the specific meaning you want to convey.

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