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Word of the Day – Efficacy

By September 16, 2019Word of the Day

Efficacy (noun)

ef-ik-a-see

The ability to produce a desired or intended result.

Early 16th century from Latin efficacia, from efficax, efficac-

Example sentences

“We don’t know much about the efficacy of this method.”

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