efficacious

Meanings

• Adjective

  Effective in producing a desired outcome; capable of producing the intended result.

  - "The new medication has been found to be highly efficacious in treating chronic pain."
  - "The sales team's efficacious efforts resulted in record-breaking sales."
  - "The efficacious use of time management strategies can lead to increased productivity."

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Antonyms

inefficacious

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Synonyms

effective

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with efficacious
effective , affective , reflective , perceptive

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Variants

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efficacious , efficaciously , efficaciousness , efficaciousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'efficax,' meaning 'effective,' 'capable,' or 'able'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'efficacious' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'efficacious' is often used in scientific research to describe the effectiveness of a new drug or treatment.

3. In ancient Rome, a magistrate was considered efficax if they were able to effectively manage the affairs of the state.

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Related Concepts

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1. Effectiveness: The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired outcome.

2. Efficacy trials: Clinical trials designed to test the effectiveness and safety of a new drug or medical treatment.

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Culture

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In literature, efficacious is often used to describe characters or actions that are successful or effective. In art, the concept of efficacy is explored through the use of symbolism and metaphor to convey the power or ability of an object or idea.

How to Memorize "efficacious"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a light bulb turning on, representing the idea of something being effective or efficacious.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'efficacious' with the word 'effective' and remember that it means 'capable of producing the intended result'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Efficiently Fights Capable Opponents' to remember the meaning of efficacious.

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