Antonyms of adj in_effect
1 sense of in effect
Sense 1
effective, good, in effect (predicate), in force (predicate) -- (exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)")
INDIRECT (VIA operative) -> inoperative -- (not working or taking effect; "an inoperative law")
Similarity of adj in_effect
1 sense of in effect
Sense 1
effective, good, in effect (predicate), in force (predicate) -- (exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)")
=> operative (vs. inoperative) -- (being in force or having or exerting force; "operative regulations"; "the major tendencies operative in the American political system")
Synonyms of adv in_effect
1 sense of in effect
Sense 1
effectively, in effect -- (in actuality or reality or fact; "she is effectively his wife"; "in effect, they had no choice")