- efficacious remedy
- эффективное средство Syn : effective remedy
Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь. 2001.
Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь. 2001.
remedy — n. 1) to resort to a remedy 2) to prescribe a remedy 3) (legal) to pursue a (legal) remedy 4) (legal) to exhaust all (legal) remedies 5) a certain, reliable, sure; effective, efficacious remedy 6) a cold; cough remedy 7) a folk; homeopathic… … Combinatory dictionary
efficacious — adjective Etymology: Latin efficac , efficax, from efficere Date: 1528 having the power to produce a desired effect < an efficacious remedy > Synonyms: see effective • efficaciously adverb • efficaciousness noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
efficacious — efficaciously, adv. efficaciousness, n. /ef i kay sheuhs/, adj. capable of having the desired result or effect; effective as a means, measure, remedy, etc.: The medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough. [1520 30; < L efficaci (s. of efficax)… … Universalium
efficacious — ef•fi•ca•cious [[t]ˌɛf ɪˈkeɪ ʃəs[/t]] adj. capable of having the desired result or effect; effective as a means, measure, or remedy • Etymology: 1520–30; < L efficāx. See efficient, acious ef fi•ca′cious•ly, adv. ef fi•ca′cious•ness, n. syn:… … From formal English to slang
efficacious — /ɛfəˈkeɪʃəs/ (say efuh kayshuhs) adjective having or showing efficacy; effective as a means, measure, remedy, etc. {Latin efficācia efficacy + ous} –efficaciously, adverb –efficaciousness, noun …
effective — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. efficacious, effectual, productive, adequate, telling, potent, active, operative, dynamic; successful; causative; efficient, capable. See power, utility, agency, success, vigor. Ant., ineffective,… … English dictionary for students
effective — adjective 1) an effective treatment Syn: successful, effectual, potent, powerful; helpful, beneficial, advantageous, valuable, useful; formal efficacious Ant: ineffective, weak 2) a more effective argume … Thesaurus of popular words
effective — ef•fec•tive [[t]ɪˈfɛk tɪv[/t]] adj. 1) adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods[/ex] 2) in operation or in force; functioning; operative: The law becomes effective at midnight[/ex] 3) … From formal English to slang
Effectual — Ef*fec tu*al (?; 135), a. [See {Effect}, n.] Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive. Shak. [1913 Webster] Effectual steps for the suppression of the rebellion.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Effectual calling — Effectual Ef*fec tu*al (?; 135), a. [See {Effect}, n.] Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive. Shak. [1913 Webster] Effectual steps for the suppression of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
effective — [e fek′tiv, ifek′tiv; ] often [ ēfek′tiv, əfek′tiv] adj. [ME & OFr effectif < L effectivus] 1. having an effect; producing a result 2. producing a definite or desired result; efficient 3. in effect; operative; active 4. actual, not merely… … English World dictionary