efficient — Working in a well-organized way; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Working in a well-organized way; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so efficient at cooking that she can prepare a feast for 20 people in just two hours!
- The student found an efficient way to memorize vocabulary by creating funny stories with each word.
- Modern technology has made communication more efficient than ever before.
efficient
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈfɪʃənt/]
Working in a well-organized way; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
The efficient robot packed hundreds of boxes in just one hour.
The new software made the entire office more efficient. (⚡ Fast + 🎯 Effective → Efficient)
The efficient worker had sufficient tools and soon became proficient at the job.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'efficientem', the present participle form of 'efficere' (to accomplish, to complete). The word entered English in the 17th century, acquiring the sense of 'accomplishing work effectively' or 'producing desired results with minimal waste'.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + facere (to make) → efficere (to accomplish) → efficientem (accomplishing). The suffix -ent/-ent is added to form the adjective, meaning 'one who accomplishes'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“LED bulbs are more energy efficient than traditional ones.”
“We need to find a more efficient method to solve this problem.”
“The new engine is highly efficient and environmentally friendly.”
“Efficient use of time is crucial for success.”
“She learned how to work efficiently under pressure.”
📝Examples
“My grandmother is so efficient at cooking that she can prepare a feast for 20 people in just two hours!”
“The student found an efficient way to memorize vocabulary by creating funny stories with each word.”
“Modern technology has made communication more efficient than ever before.”
“The company's efficient management system helped reduce costs by 30%.”
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