effi'caciously

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efficacious (ˌɛfɪˈkeɪʃəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
capable of or successful in producing an intended result; effective as a means, remedy, etc
 
[C16: from Latin efficāx powerful, efficient, from efficere to achieve; see effect]
 
effi'caciously
 
adv
 
effi'caciousness
 
n

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