ef-
Latinout of, from
Prefix · means "out of, from"
Same-family forms
Roots often paired with ef-
Associated Words · 39
effect
a result or outcome; the influence of something
effort
energy used to do something; a serious attempt
effective
Producing the intended result; successful and operative
efficient
Making good use of resources without waste; capable and competent
coefficient
A number multiplied by a variable; a value measuring a property
efficacy
The power to produce a desired result
efficiently
In an efficient manner, with minimal waste
ineffective
Not producing the desired result; failing to work
inefficient
Not working productively; wasteful of resources
effortlessly
Without difficulty or visible effort
inefficiency
Waste of time or resources without good results
effluent
Liquid waste discharged into water; flowing outward
effortless
Done with no apparent difficulty
efficacious
Producing the desired or intended effect; effective
effusive
Expressing feelings in an exaggerated, overly enthusiastic way
effusion
An unrestrained outpouring of emotion or liquid
efface
To erase or wipe out; to make inconspicuous
inefficiently
In a wasteful or unproductive manner
ineffectively
In a way that fails to achieve the desired result
effortful
Requiring or showing considerable effort
effacement
Erasing or wiping out; making oneself inconspicuous
inefficacy
Lack of ability to produce a desired effect
effluvia
Foul-smelling or harmful gaseous emissions
effuse
To pour out or emit; to gush with enthusiasm