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efficientMain Entry: ef·fi·cient Pronunciation: \i-ˈfi-shənt\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin efficient-, efficiens, from present participle of efficere Date: 14th century 1 : being or involving the immediate agent in producing an effect <the efficient action of heat in changing water to steam> synonyms see effective — ef·fi·cient·ly adverb
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