Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

efficacious

Adjective
/ˌɛfɪˈkeɪʃəs/
Definition
Having the power to produce a desired effect.
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.
Meaning
Efficacious means something that is effective or capable of producing the intended result.
Synonyms
  • Effective
  • Potent
  • Effective
  • Successful
  • Capable