efficient
UK: ɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nt | US: ɪˈfɪʃənt
adj. achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
adj. (of a system or machine) operating in a well-organized way without wasting energy
efficient = ef<out> + fic<make/do> + ent<adjective suffix>
- ef<out>: From Latin ex- (out), assimilated to ef- before f.
- fic<make/do>: From Latin facere (to make/do), root seen in words like factory and fiction.
- ent<adjective suffix>: Latin -entem, denoting a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word efficient traces back to Latin efficientem (producing, accomplishing), from efficere (to work out, accomplish). The prefix ef- (out) combines with ficere (to make), emphasizing the idea of "bringing something out" or "achieving results." Over time, it evolved to describe systems or actions that produce desired outcomes with minimal waste, reflecting its roots in productivity and effectiveness.
The new software is highly efficient, reducing processing time by 50%.
Solar panels are an efficient way to harness renewable energy.
She manages her time so efficiently that she rarely works overtime.
The car’s engine is designed to be fuel-efficient.
Efficient teamwork is key to completing projects on schedule.