From Latin efficiens, the present participle of efficere, meaning “to accomplish” or “to produce.” English developed the modern sense of productive work with little waste.
From Latin efficiens, the present participle of efficere, meaning “to accomplish” or “to produce.” English developed the modern sense of productive work with little waste.
What does efficient mean?
Efficient means working well and getting the intended result with little wasted time, effort, money, materials, or energy.
Can a person be efficient?
Yes. An efficient person completes useful work with little wasted time or effort.
What is the difference between efficient and effective?
Something effective gets the desired result. Something efficient gets that result while also limiting waste.
Which preposition commonly follows efficient?
Efficient often appears with at before an activity and in before a method or use, as in “efficient at scheduling” and “efficient in its use of fuel.”
What noun comes from efficient?
The related noun is efficiency, which names the quality or level of being efficient.
Where does efficient come from?
Efficient comes through Latin efficiens and efficere, words connected with accomplishing or producing something.