/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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