Word: EFFICIENT
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of EFFICIENT
- A cause; something that causes an effect
- Making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy
"An efficient process would automate all the routine work."
- Expressing the proportion of consumed energy that was successfully used in a process; the ratio of useful output to total input
"The motor is only 20% efficient at that temperature."
- Causing effects, producing results; bringing into being; initiating change (rare except in philosophical and legal expression efficient cause = causative factor or agent)
"Ownership, maintenance, or use of the automobile need not be the direct and efficient cause of the injury sustained"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "efficient" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "efficient" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EFFICIENT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EFFICIENT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EFFICIENT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EFFICIENT:
- # the efficient effect
- # master of efficient
- # playing with efficient
- # in terms of efficient
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