Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
direct-effect
noun
dɪˈrɛkt ɪˈfɛkt
Definition
An immediate result that occurs as a consequence of a specific action or stimulus.
Examples
- The direct effect of the new policy was an increase in employee productivity.
- In physics, the direct effect of applying heat to a substance is often an increase in temperature.
- The medicine had a direct effect on her symptoms, providing relief almost immediately.
Meaning
A direct effect is the outcome that arises directly from a cause without any intermediate steps or processes.
Synonyms
- immediate effect
- direct consequence
- immediate outcome
