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- [ih-fish-uh nt]
- /ɪˈfɪʃ ənt/
- /ɪˈfɪʃnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-fish-uh nt]
- /ɪˈfɪʃ ənt/
Definitions of efficient word
- noun efficient (esp. of a system or machine) Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. 2
- adjective efficient performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort; having and using requisite knowledge, skill, and industry; competent; capable: a reliable, efficient assistant. 1
- adjective efficient satisfactory and economical to use: Our new air conditioner is more efficient than our old one. 1
- adjective efficient producing an effect, as a cause; causative. 1
- adjective efficient utilizing a particular commodity or product with the least waste of resources or effort (usually used in combination): a fuel-efficient engine. 1
- adjective efficient method: not wasteful 1
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Origin of efficient
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin efficient- (stem of efficiēns), equivalent to ef- ef- + fic-, combining form of facere to make, do1 + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Efficient
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efficient 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
efficient usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for efficient
adj efficient
- profitable — yielding profit; remunerative: a profitable deal.
- 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.
- able — Someone who is able is very clever or very good at doing something.
- capable — If a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability to do it.
adjective efficient
- effective — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
- resourceful — able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations, difficulties, etc.
- professional — following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain: a professional builder.
- adept — Someone who is adept at something can do it skilfully.
- dynamic — (of a process or system) Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Antonyms for efficient
adj efficient
- impotent — not potent; lacking power or ability.
- useless — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
- worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
- idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
adjective efficient
- wasteful — given to or characterized by useless consumption or expenditure: wasteful methods; a wasteful way of life.
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