noneffective
nounEtymology From non- + effective.
1
A member of the military who is unable to assume active duty.
noneffective
adjEtymology From non- + effective.
1
Not effective.
- The game strategy he pursued was noneffective, and he was beaten soundly.
2
Government, Military, Politics, War Not able to assume active duty.
- After his injury, he was declared noneffective and given a medical discharge.
- Synonyms
- impotent, ineffective, lacking, powerless