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- [ih-feet]
- /ɪˈfit/
- /ɪˈfiːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-feet]
- /ɪˈfit/
Definitions of effete word
- adjective effete lacking in wholesome vigor; degenerate; decadent: an effete, overrefined society. 1
- adjective effete exhausted of vigor or energy; worn out: an effete political force. 1
- adjective effete unable to produce; sterile. 1
- noun effete (of a person) affected, overrefined, and ineffectual. 1
- adjective effete emasculated, effeminate 1
- adjective effete ineffective 1
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Origin of effete
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin effēta exhausted from bearing, equivalent to ef- ef- + fēta having brought forth, feminine past participle of lost v.; see fetus
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Parts of speech for Effete
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
effete popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
effete usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for effete
adj effete
- corrupt — Someone who is corrupt behaves in a way that is morally wrong, especially by doing dishonest or illegal things in return for money or power.
- debased — rendered less valuable or admirable
- decadent — If you say that a person or society is decadent, you think that they have low moral standards and are interested mainly in pleasure.
- decayed — having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed
- decrepit — Something that is decrepit is old and in bad condition. Someone who is decrepit is old and weak.
adjective effete
- unproductive — having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.
general effete
- womanliness — like or befitting a woman; feminine; not masculine or girlish.
- womanhood — the state of being a woman; womanly character or qualities.
Antonyms for effete
adj effete
- capable — If a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability to do it.
- tireless — untiring; indefatigable: a tireless worker.
- productive — having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
- working — exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.
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