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EFFICACIOUS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word efficacious. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word efficacious. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For EFFICACIOUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for efficacious, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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capable competent effective efficient fruitful powerful successful

Alternatives for EFFECTIVE

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