efficient
/ɪˈfɪʃənt/
adjectiveef · fi · cient
Think: “I’m **ef-FISH-ent**—like a fish that swims smoothly without wasting energy.”
Yes, it's efficient. Remember the middle sound is **-fish-**: **ef + fish + ent** (…**fici**… not …**ficiE**…).
Definitions
- adjectiveworking well without wasting time, energy, or materials; productive with little waste
- adjective(of a machine or system) producing a lot of useful work compared with the energy it uses
Examples
- “The new schedule is more efficient, so we finish practice earlier.”
- “She is an efficient reader who can find key details quickly.”
- “LED bulbs are efficient because they use less electricity for the same brightness.”
Synonyms
effectiveproductivestreamlinedeconomicalwell-organized
Antonyms
inefficientwasteful
Translations
ES eficientePT eficienteFR efficace
Common misspellings
eficientefficenteffishenteffecientefecientefficiantefficienct
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