efficacy

Meanings

• Noun

  The ability of a substance or an action to produce a desired effect.

  - "The new medication showed great efficacy in reducing inflammation."
  - "The marketing campaign's efficacy was measured through sales data."

---

Synonyms

efficacity

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with efficacy
adequacy , sagacity , relevancy

---

Variants

List of all variants of efficacy that leads to same result
efficacies , efficacy

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'efficax' meaning 'effective'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Efficacy is a term often used in clinical trials to measure the effectiveness of new drugs or treatments.

2. The word 'efficacy' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Effectiveness: The degree to which something is effective or achieves its intended purpose.

2. Efficiency: The ability to produce desired results with minimum waste.

---

Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. Vaccines exist, but their "efficacy" against aerosolized plague is unknown.

   - Sharon Begley et al.,{it}Newsweek{/it},8 Oct. 2001

2. In the planner's view, Rumsfeld had two goals: to demonstrate the "efficacy" of precision bombing and to "do the war on the cheap."

   - Seymour M. Hersh,{it}New Yorker{/it},7 Apr. 2003

3. … "efficacy" does not have to be demonstrated before homeopathic products are marketed.

   - Alison Abbott et al.,{it}Nature{/it},26 Sept. 1996

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Efficacy is a concept that is used extensively in various fields, including medicine, psychology, and education. It is often used to evaluate the success or effectiveness of interventions, treatments, or strategies.

How to Memorize "efficacy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a substance or action producing a desired effect.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of effectiveness or productivity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'EFFICACY' to remember the definition: Effective, Fulfill, Function, Improve, Combat, Achieve, Yield.

---

Memorize "efficacy" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize efficacy is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.