actual vs effective

actual and effective both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
actual	No	Yes	No	No
effective	No	Yes	No	No

actual (adjective)	effective (adjective)
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible	producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
being or existing at the present moment	existing in fact; not theoretical; real
taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated	able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something	works well as a means or remedy
existing in act or fact	ready for service
	exerting force or influence