| active |
currently operating, in process, or in effect. [1/7 definitions] |
| bland |
gentle in effect, as nonirritating foods or nonstimulating medicines. [1/3 definitions] |
| consonant |
harmonious in effect. [1/6 definitions] |
| drug resistance |
the reduction in effectiveness of a drug in curing an infectious disease or cancer. Drug resistance typically develops when pathogenic cells or cancerous cells evolve the ability to tolerate a drug used to kill them. |
| figure of speech |
an expression, such as a metaphor, hyperbole, or simile, that uses words in a nonliteral, unusual, or intensive manner to produce a certain effect; trope. |
| god |
something that is considered to be of the greatest importance and thus, in effect, worshiped. [1/6 definitions] |
| harsh |
rough and unpleasant in effect or action. [1/3 definitions] |
| intense |
strong or profound in effect. [1/3 definitions] |
| layoff |
a period of time during which such a suspension is in effect, or a period of inactivity. [1/2 definitions] |
| lease |
the period of time such a contract is in effect. [1/5 definitions] |
| life |
the period during which something functions or is in effect. [1/11 definitions] |
| lively |
striking in effect. [1/6 definitions] |
| multidrug resistance |
the reduction in effectiveness of more than one drug in curing an infectious disease or cancer. Drug resistance typically develops when pathogenic cells or cancerous cells evolve the ability to tolerate drugs used to kill them. |
| operative |
being in effect. [1/6 definitions] |
| overwhelming |
powerful in effect. [1/2 definitions] |
| pestilence |
something evil or pernicious in effect. [1/2 definitions] |
| prevail |
to be currently in effect. [1/5 definitions] |
| prevailing |
in effect now. [1/2 definitions] |
| prohibition |
(often cap.) the period from 1920 to 1933 during which such a ban was in effect in the United States. [1/4 definitions] |
| set piece |
a literary, musical, or other artistic work, or part of such a work, that aims to achieve certain effects, esp. technically impressive ones. [1/2 definitions] |
| stand |
to remain in effect. [1/25 definitions] |