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efficaciousness

ef·fi·ca·cious
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ef-i-key-shuh s]
    • /ˌɛf ɪˈkeɪ ʃəs/
    • /ˌɛfɪˈkeɪʃəsnəs /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ef-i-key-shuh s]
    • /ˌɛf ɪˈkeɪ ʃəs/

Definitions of efficaciousness word

  • adjective efficaciousness capable of having the desired result or effect; effective as a means, measure, remedy, etc.: The medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough. 1
  • noun efficaciousness Quality of being efficacious. 1
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Origin of efficaciousness

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin efficāci- (stem of efficāx) effectual. See efficient, -acious

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Parts of speech for Efficaciousness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Efficaciousness

efficaciousness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for efficaciousness

noun efficaciousness

  • effectuality — producing or capable of producing an intended effect; adequate.
  • efficacy — capacity for producing a desired result or effect; effectiveness: a remedy of great efficacy.
  • power — a heavy blow or a loud, explosive noise.
  • influence — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
  • success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
All 11 Synonyms of efficaciousness

Antonyms for efficaciousness

noun efficaciousness

  • inefficiency — the quality or condition of being inefficient; lack of efficiency.
  • weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
  • inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
  • incapacity — lack of ability, qualification, or strength; incapability.
  • incompetence — the quality or condition of being incompetent; lack of ability.
All 9 Antonyms of efficaciousness

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