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non-efficacious

non--ef·fi·ca·cious
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te ef-i-key-shuh s]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˌɛf ɪˈkeɪ ʃəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te ef-i-key-shuh s]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˌɛf ɪˈkeɪ ʃəs/

Definition of non-efficacious word

  • adjective non-efficacious capable of having the desired result or effect; effective as a means, measure, remedy, etc.: The medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough. 2

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Origin of non-efficacious

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 Non-efficacious

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

non-efficacious 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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