EFFICACIOUSLY

efficaciously, effectively

(adverb) in an effective manner; “these are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

efficaciously (comparative more efficaciously, superlative most efficaciously)

in an efficacious manner

Source: Wiktionary


EFFICACIOUS

Ef`fi*ca"cious, a. Etym: [L. eficax, -acis, fr. efficere. See Effect, n.]

Definition: Possessing the quality of being effective; productive of, or powerful to produce, the effect intended; as, an efficacious law.

Syn.

– See Effectual.

– Ef`fi*ca"cious*ly, adv.

– Ef`fi*ca"cious*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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28 November 2024

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