Kilo Lingo

/efiˈkaθ/

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Translation

effective, efficient

Word origin

From Latin efficax ('effective'), from efficere ('to bring about'), from ex ('out') plus facere ('to make, to do'). The same root gives English 'efficacious' and 'effect'.

Origin
Latin
Root
efficax
English cognates
efficacious, effect

Grammar

Masc pluraleficaces

Examples

remedio .

This remedy is very effective against a cough.

.

We need an effective and quick solution.

método .

The new method turned out to be more effective than the previous one.

trabajadora .

She is a very efficient and responsible worker.

¿ algún ?

Do you know any effective trick to sleep better?

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