Difference between Effective and Trenchant

EFFECTIVE vs TRENCHANT: NOUN

The number of men actually doing duty, or the strength of a company, a regiment, or an army, in the field or on parade.
A soldier fit for duty.
The serviceable soldiers in a country; an army or any military body, collectively.
That which produces a given effect; a cause.
One who is capable of active service.
Specie or coin, as distinguished from paper currency; -- a term used in many parts of Europe.
A soldier or a piece of military equipment that is ready for combat.

Prepared for use or action, especially in combat.
Having the power to produce an effect or effects; producing a decided or decisive effect; efficient; serviceable; operative
Operative; in effect.
Producing a strong impression or response; striking.
Having an intended or expected effect.
Works well as a means or remedy
Producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
Exerting force or influence
Able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
Existing in fact; not theoretical; real
Existing in fact; actual.
Equipped and ready for service
Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.
Producing a decided or decisive effect.
Efficient, serviceable, or operative, available for useful work.
Actually in effect.
Ready for service

Fig.: Keen; biting; severe.
Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.
Distinct; clear-cut.
Caustic; cutting.
Forceful and clear; penetrating.
Keen; biting; vigorously effective and articulate; severe; as, trenchant wit.
Having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
Characterized by or full of force and vigor
Clearly or sharply defined to the mind

Actual; real.
Serving to impress or affect with admiration; producing a decided impression of beauty or a feeling of admiration at the first presentation; impressive; striking; specifically, artistically strong or successful: as, an effective performance; an effective picture.
Capable of producing effect; fit for action or duty; adapted for a desired end: as, the effective force of an army or of a steam-engine is so much; effective capacity.
Serving to effect the intended purpose; producing the intended or expected effect or result; operative; efficacious: as, an effective cause; effective proceedings.
Able to accomplish a purpose
Functioning effectively
Existing in fact
Not theoretical
Real

Specifically, in zoology, sectorial, as a molar or premolar; sharp-edged: as, the trenchant canines of a saber-toothed tiger.
Penetrating; energetic; downright.
Cutting; sharp; keen.

Hard hitting, Telling, In effect, Impelling, Trenchant, Actual, Operative, Existent, Operational, Impressive, Good, Competent, Effectual, Efficacious, Efficient

Decisive, Toothless, Assertive, Sharp, Forceful, Incisive, Hard hitting, Clear cut, Searching, Efficacious, Distinct, Effective, Clear, Intelligent, Effectual

Hard hitting, Telling, In effect, Impelling, Trenchant, Actual, Operative, Existent, Operational, Impressive, Good, Competent, Effectual, Efficacious, Efficient

Decisive, Toothless, Assertive, Sharp, Forceful, Incisive, Hard hitting, Clear cut, Searching, Efficacious, Distinct, Effective, Clear, Intelligent, Effectual

This new system will be effective upon publication.
Designed and developed effective databases as per instructions.
IKEA property, including our parking lots, effective immediately.
Definition of Effective Interest Rate The effective interest rate is the true rate of interest earned.
Any changes to the compensation of Originator are effective for covered transactions that are locked by Norcom the specified effective date of the changes.
An agricultural lien is perfected when it becomes effective if the applicable requirements are satisfied before the agricultural lien becomes effective.
HIV care and support services and effective system for medication delivery creates a very efficient and effective service delivery mechanism for this initiative.
The impact on effective project delivery due to increased congestion, higher demand for service, and declining revenues on effective project delivery cannot be ignored.
For the avoidance of doubt, this Release Agreement shall become effective on the Excess Distribution Date, and not the Final Effective Date.
Commission determined that key components included prioritization of civil rights, effective methods to determine compliance, and effective enforcement techniques.

He denied that Politkovskaya's trenchant criticism of developments in Chechnya had any impact on the Chechen government.
It is in this context that the criticisms offered by Levinas, Derrida and Bourdieu are most trenchant.
SYN: Sharp, biting, mordant, trenchant, piercing, bitter, sarcastic, provoking, stinging, sardonic, exasperating, satirical, severe, disappointing, cruel.
Many authors conadtf the question settled beyond all debate by a process of trenchant deductive reasoning.
Lucid prose, trenchant analysis, and colorful anecdotes will keep readers engrossed despite knowing the outcome.
Tatiana Siegel, provide personal memories and trenchant insights into some landmark controversial movies.
Perhaps the most trenchant phrase that matters is this one from insurance.
This is an area in which Strauss has provided trenchant observations.
Elle Woods went here, from the trenchant documentary Legally Blonde.
Manhattan Institute scholar Sol Stern writes in his trenchant essay.