EFFICIENT
/əˈfɪʃənt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of EFFICIENT
A cause; something that causes an effect
Making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy
"An efficient process would automate all the routine work."
Expressing the proportion of consumed energy that was successfully used in a process; the ratio of useful output to total input
"The motor is only 20% efficient at that temperature."
Causing effects, producing results; bringing into being; initiating change (rare except in philosophical and legal expression efficient cause = causative factor or agent)
"Ownership, maintenance, or use of the automobile need not be the direct and efficient cause of the injury sustained"
Examples of EFFICIENT in a Sentence
- "An efficient process would automate all the routine work."
- "The motor is only 20% efficient at that temperature."
- "Ownership, maintenance, or use of the automobile need not be the direct and efficient cause of the injury sustained"
Word Details
Is EFFICIENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EFFICIENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EFFICIENT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EFFICIENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | f | f | i | c | i | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EFFICIENT
79 words from the letters in EFFICIENT
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How to Use EFFICIENT in Word Games
EFFICIENT is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EFFICIENT to find 79 additional valid words.