effectiveness
|ef/fec/tive/ness|
B2
/ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/
(effective)
producing desired results
Etymology
Etymology Information
'effectiveness' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'effectivus,' where 'effectus' meant 'accomplished.'
Historical Evolution
'effectivus' transformed into the Old French word 'effectif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'effective' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'accomplished or completed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'producing a desired result.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
The effectiveness of the new policy was evident in the reduced crime rates.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39