efficient
/ɪ'fɪʃənt/
adjective
9 letters3 syllables17 points in Scrabble®19 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
ADJECTIVE
1
Able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively.
“an efficient secretary”
“the efficient cause of the revolution”
2
Being effective without wasting time or effort or expense.
“an efficient production manager”
“efficient engines save gas”
WORD FORMS
Related formefficiency
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®17 points
Words With Friends®19 points
Double word34 points
Triple word51 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinefficientway
Starts & ends withE … T
Syllablesef · fi · cient
SYNONYMS & RELATED12
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