EFFICIENTS
Noun
efficients
plural of efficient
Source: Wiktionary
EFFICIENT
Ef*fi"cient, a. Etym: [L. efficiens, -entis, p. pr. of efficere to
effect: cf. F. efficient. See Effect, n.]
Definition: Causing effects; producing results; that makes the effect to be
what it is; actively operative; not inactive, slack, or incapable;
characterized by energetic and useful activity; as, an efficient
officer, power.
The efficient cause is the working cause. Wilson.
Syn.
– Effective; effectual; competent; able; capable; material; potent.
Ef*fi"cient, n.
Definition: An efficient cause; a prime mover.
God . . . moveth mere natural agents as an efficient only. Hooker.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition