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efficacies

ef·fi·ca·cy
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ef-i-kuh-see]
    • /ˈɛf ɪ kə si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ef-i-kuh-see]
    • /ˈɛf ɪ kə si/

Definitions of efficacies word

  • noun plural efficacies capacity for producing a desired result or effect; effectiveness: a remedy of great efficacy. 1
  • noun efficacies Plural form of efficacy. 1

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Origin of efficacies

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin efficācia, equivalent to efficāc- (see efficacious) + -ia -y3

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Parts of speech for Efficacies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

efficacies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

efficacies usage trend in Literature

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