efficient

Letters that make efficient

e, f, n, c, t, i are letters that make 'efficient'

Words within efficient

IE, NT, IC, Ci, en, eff, ic, ci, ie are words within 'efficient'


2 possible definitions for 'efficient'

Efficient as "able to accomplish a purpose, functioning effectively"

Under this definition, efficient is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

effective has the same meaning as efficient

Derivatives of efficient

effectiveness, effectuate, effectuality, effectivity, effectualness, effect, set up are derivatives of 'efficient'.

Similar to efficient

competent is similar to efficient.

Example of efficient used within this context

"people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons..."-G.B.Shaw, "effective personnel", "an efficient secretary", "the efficient cause of the revolution"


Efficient as "being effective without wasting time or effort or expense"

Under this definition, efficient is an adjective and has the following properties:

Antonyms

inefficient has the opposite meaning of efficient

Derivatives of efficient

efficiency is a derivative of efficient.

Similar to efficient

high-octane, economic, expeditious, businesslike, cost-efficient, cost-effective, economical, streamlined are similar to 'efficient'.

Example of efficient used within this context

"an efficient production manager", "efficient engines save gas"



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