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efficient

2 entries found.



Main Entry:
ef·fi·cient Listen to the pronunciation of efficient
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>2: productive of desired effects; especially : productive without waste <an efficient worker>
synonyms see effective
ef·fi·cient·ly adverb


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