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efficacious   (Sound)

KK Pronunciation

〔 ˏєfәˋkeʃәs 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˏefiˊkeiʃәs 〕


Overview of adj efficacious

The adj efficacious has 2 senses


  • efficacious -- (marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect; "written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices...of the readers"-Aldous Huxley; "the medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough")

  • effective, effectual, efficacious -- (producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps toward peace"; "made an effective entrance"; "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"; "an efficacious law")