efficient

One entry found for efficient.

Main Entry: ef·fi·cient
Pronunciation: i-'fi-sh&nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin efficient-, efficiens, from present participle of efficere
1 : being or involving the immediate agent in producing an effect <the efficient action of heat in changing water to steam>
2 : productive of desired effects; especially : productive without waste <an efficient worker>
synonym see EFFECTIVE
- ef·fi·cient·ly adverb