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efficacious
adjective
Producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
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ɛf.ɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃəs
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adjective
Producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
“{'source': 'LewisMumford', 'text': "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"}”
adjective
Marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect
“{'source': 'Aldous Huxley', 'text': 'written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices … of the readers'}”
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{'source': 'LewisMumford', 'text': "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"}
Effective teaching methods
Effective steps toward peace
Made an effective entrance
His complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
{'source': 'Aldous Huxley', 'text': 'written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices … of the readers'}
The medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough
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