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



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