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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEffect
/ɪˈfɛkt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
"The new law had a significant effect on the community." - 2
The ability to bring about a desired result.
"The medication was effective in reducing symptoms."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'effect' originates from the Latin 'effectus', meaning 'accomplishment' or 'execution', which evolved through Old French before entering Middle English. Its meaning has shifted over time from a focus on the act of bringing something about to the result or outcome of that act.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Effect" is said worldwide
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Effet
Transliteration: efɛ
"La nouvelle loi a eu un effet significatif sur la communauté."
Wirkung
Transliteration: ˈvɪʁkʊŋ
"Das neue Gesetz hatte eine bedeutende Wirkung auf die Gemeinschaft."
Effetto
Transliteration: efˈfɛt.to
"La nuova legge ha avuto un effetto significativo sulla comunità."
Efecto
Transliteration: eˈfek.to
"La nueva ley tuvo un efecto significativo en la comunidad."
Efeito
Transliteration: eˈfej.tu
"A nova lei teve um efeito significativo na comunidade."
प्रभाव
Transliteration: prabhav
"नए कानून का समुदाय पर महत्वपूर्ण प्रभाव पड़ा।"
效果
Transliteration: xiàoguǒ
"新法律对社区产生了显著的效果。"
효과
Transliteration: hyogwa
"새로운 법이 지역 사회에 중요한 효과를 미쳤습니다."
効果
Transliteration: kōka
"新しい法律はコミュニティに重要な効果をもたらしました。"
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