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Effect

//ɪˈfɛkt//

Definitions

nouneffects

1
The result or outcome of a cause.
The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape.
Similar
consequence basis cause
Opposite
basis
2
Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.
patchwork […] introduced for oratorical effect
3
Execution; performance; realization; operation.
That no compunctious visitings of nature / Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between / The effect and it.

verbeffects · effecting · effected

1
To make or bring about; to implement.
The best way to effect change is to work with existing stakeholders.
2
Misspelling of affect.

Word Origin

Of the noun: from Middle English effect, from Old French effect (modern French effet), from Latin effectus (“an effect, tendency, purpose”), from efficiō (“accomplish, complete, effect”); see effect a...

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