Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
efficacious
Adjective
/ˌɛfɪˈkeɪʃəs/
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Definition
Having the power to produce a desired effect.
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Examples
- The new medicine proved to be highly efficacious in treating the disease.
- She developed an efficacious method for studying that improved her grades.
- His efforts were efficacious in bringing about change in the community.
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Meaning
Efficacious means something that is effective or capable of producing the intended result.
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Synonyms
- Effective
- Potent
- Effective
- Successful
- Capable