effect

ef-fect · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A change that is the result of an action or cause.

  2. 2.

    The state of being in operation.

  3. 3.

    An impression produced on someone.

  4. 4.

    (Plural) Personal belongings.

  5. 5.

    A special visual or sound technique in film or theater.

  6. 6.

    To cause something to happen; to bring about.

Forms

plural: effects

Related words

Antonyms: cause
See also: affect, cause, result
Synonyms: consequence, impact, outcome, result

Etymology

From Latin effectus meaning "accomplishment, performance," past participle of efficere meaning "to accomplish," composed of ex- meaning "out" and facere meaning "to make, do."