EFFICACIOUS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word efficacious. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for EFFICACIOUS
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effective | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect adjective satellite • able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively • works well as a means or remedy • exerting force or influence • existing in fact; not theoretical; real • ready for service | ||||||||
capable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability • (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for adjective satellite • possibly accepting or permitting • having the requisite qualities for • have the skills and qualifications to do things well | ||||||||
competent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient • legally qualified or sufficient adjective satellite • adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional | ||||||||
efficient | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • being effective without wasting time or effort or expense adjective satellite • able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively | ||||||||
fruitful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • productive or conducive to producing in abundance | ||||||||
potent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having a strong physiological or chemical effect • (of a male) capable of copulation adjective satellite • having great influence • having or wielding force or authority | ||||||||
powerful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having great power or force or potency or effect adverb • (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree adjective satellite • strong enough to knock down or overwhelm • having great influence • (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful • displaying superhuman strength or power | ||||||||
productive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly) • having the ability to produce or originate adjective satellite • yielding positive results • marked by great fruitfulness | ||||||||
strong | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having strength or power greater than average or expected • having a strong physiological or chemical effect adjective satellite • not faint or feeble • having or wielding force or authority • immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with • of good quality and condition; solidly built • of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection • being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content • freshly made or left • strong and sure | ||||||||
successful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome | ||||||||
valid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force adjective satellite • still legally acceptable | ||||||||
effectual | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect adjective satellite • having legal efficacy or force |