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Efficacious

usgb/ˌefɪˈkeɪʃəs/Volume
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Result-Oriented

Efficacious suggests a practical, positive outcome; it emphasizes on achieving goals.

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Her study method was efficacious for learning new languages quickly.
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Not Automatic

Efficacious doesn’t mean instant success, it implies effectiveness through effort or design.

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Regular exercise is efficacious for maintaining good health.
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Positive Connotation

Unlike 'effective', which is neutral, 'efficacious' often has a positive tone.

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The new teaching strategy was more than effective; it was efficacious.
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