| effective |
producing an adequate or desired result, or having the power to produce such a result. [2 definitions] |
| effectively |
in a way that produces a successful result. |
| effectiveness |
the quality or condition of working as intended or of having the desired result. |
| effector |
a cell or an organ such as a muscle or gland that responds to a nerve impulse. |
| effectual |
causing or capable of causing a desired result; effective; efficacious. [2 definitions] |
| effectuate |
to cause to happen; put into effect. |
| effeminate |
of a man or boy, having qualities of appearance, manner, or behavior conventionally associated with feminine rather than masculine gender; unmanly. |
| effendi |
a Turkish title of respect meaning "sir" or "mister". |
| efferent |
in physiology, carrying or directing away from an organ. (Cf. afferent.) [2 definitions] |
| effervesce |
of a liquid, to emit tiny bubbles, hiss, and foam as gas is released. [2 definitions] |
| effervescence |
the fizzing or bubbling in a liquid that emits tiny popping gas bubbles, often as a result of fermentation or carbonation. [2 definitions] |
| effervescent |
emitting tiny gas bubbles; foaming; bubbly. [2 definitions] |
| effete |
lacking healthy vigor or effectiveness; worn out. [2 definitions] |
| efficacious |
causing or capable of causing a desired result; effectual; effective. |
| efficacy |
the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness. |
| efficiency |
the state of being efficient. [3 definitions] |
| efficiency apartment |
a small, sometimes furnished apartment usu. containing one large room with a kitchenette and an attached bathroom. |
| efficient |
operating or performing in an effective and competent manner, with little waste of effort or resources. [2 definitions] |
| efficiently |
in an effective and competent manner, with little waste of effort or resources. |
| effigy |
a likeness of a person, usu. sculpted, as on a tomb. [2 definitions] |
| effloresce |
to flower vigorously; bloom. [2 definitions] |