1effect nounef·fect\i-ˈfekt, e-, ē-, ə-\ : a change that results when something is done or happens : an event, condition, or state of affairs that is produced by a cause : a particular feeling or mood created by something : an image or a sound that is created in television, radio, or movies to imitate something real Full Definition 1 a : purport, intent b : basic meaning : essence 2 : something that inevitably follows an antecedent (such as a cause or agent) 3 : an outward sign : appearance 4 : accomplishment, fulfillment 5 : power to bring about a result : influence the content itself of television … is therefore less important than its effect — Current Biography 6 ef·fects plural : movable property : goods personal effects 7 a : a distinctive impression the color gives the effect of being warm b : the creation of a desired impression her tears were purely for effect c (1) : something designed to produce a distinctive or desired impression — usually used in plural (2) effects plural : special effects 8 : the quality or state of being operative : operation the law goes into effect next week in effect : in substance : virtually the … committee agreed to what was in effect a reduction in the hourly wage — Current Biography to the effect : with the meaning issued a statement to the effect that he would resign #WordsOfTheDay
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