Efficacious
(adjective)
- Effective in producing a desired result.
- Having the power to produce a desired effect or result.
- Producing the intended or expected result.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin efficacius (from efficax, efficac- "effective") + -ious.
Examples:
- The medicine was efficacious in treating the patient's symptoms.
- The new treatment was proven to be more efficacious than the previous one.
- The efficacious solution was a combination of medication and therapy.
- The efficacious leader was able to unite the team and achieve their goals.
- The efficacious method was able to produce the desired results quickly.