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effecta change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈfekt/

Korean meaning: 결과, 효과, 영향

Korean pronunciation: 이-펙트 (강세: 펙트)

Example Sentences

  • The coffee had no effect on my sleepiness - I still fell asleep during the meeting.
  • The greenhouse effect is causing global temperatures to rise.
  • Her dramatic makeup had the desired effect - everyone stared at her costume party entrance.

effect

NOUN

//ɪˈfekt//

a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

effect concept
💡 Concept

The medicine had an immediate effect on the patient’s condition.

effect mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

The economic crisis had a lasting effect on small businesses across the region. (EVENT + result → an EVENT creates an EFFECT, meaning the RESULT that follows afterward)

effect rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The powerful effect forced people to reflect and deeply connect the cause with the outcome.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈfekt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈfekt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixef--
Rootfect

Origin

From Latin 'effectus', the past participle of 'efficere' meaning 'to bring about' or 'to accomplish', composed of 'ex-' (out) and 'facere' (to do or make).

🎵Rhyme

perfectdetectprotectconnect
perfect
detect
protect
connect

🔗Collocations

side effect
take effect
have an effect on
in effect
cause and effect
immediate effect
negative effect

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The coffee had no effect on my sleepiness - I still fell asleep during the meeting.

The greenhouse effect is causing global temperatures to rise.

😄 Fun example

Her dramatic makeup had the desired effect - everyone stared at her costume party entrance.

Regular exercise has a positive effect on both physical and mental health.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

resultconsequenceoutcomeimpactinfluence

Antonyms

causesourceorigin

Related

affecteffectiveeffectivenessdefect

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