efficient cause
ɪˈfɪʃənt kɔz
Definition

Definition of efficient cause - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

philosophy causalityDatedperson or thing that makes something happen or startDated
  • The efficient cause of the fire was a lightning strike.
  • The efficient cause of the movement was a strong wind.
  • In this theory, the artist is the efficient cause of the painting.
initiator prime mover
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Expressions with efficient

quick and efficientadj.
done rapidly and effectively
The new software is quick and efficient for data processing.
cost-efficientadj.
giving good results without spending much money
This method is cost-efficient for small businesses.
fuel-efficientadj.
using less fuel to work or travel
This car is very fuel-efficient.
energy-efficientadj.
designed to reduce energy consumption
The energy-efficient building has solar panels.
efficient marketn.
market where asset prices quickly reflect all known information
In an efficient market, it is hard to beat average investment returns consistently.
efficient market hypothesisn.
theory that asset prices reflect all available information
According to the efficient market hypothesis, it's impossible to consistently outperform the market.

Expressions with cause

lost causen.
person or thing that is hopeless or futile
Trying to fix that old car is a lost cause.
cause célèbren.
issue arousing widespread public debate
The trial became a cause célèbre in the media.
cause a fussv.
create a disturbance or commotion about something
She caused a fuss at the restaurant over her order.
cause a stirv.
make people excited, upset, or talk a lot about something
The new policy will cause a stir in the city.
cause a big stirv.
create excitement or controversy among people
The new policy caused a big stir in the community.
cause a commotionv.
create a noisy disturbance or uproar
The loud music caused a commotion in the neighborhood.
cause a flutterv.
make someone feel excited or nervous suddenly
Her smile could cause a flutter in anyone's heart.
cause a scenev.
create a loud or noticeable disturbance
She didn't want to cause a scene at the restaurant.
cause a sensationv.
create excitement or interest among people
The new movie caused a sensation worldwide.
champion the causev.
support a cause or idea strongly
She championed the cause of environmental protection in her community.

Terms related to efficient cause

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  1. French:cause efficiente, ...
  2. German:auslösende Ursache, ...
  3. Italian:causa efficiente, ...
  4. Spanish:causa eficiente, ...
  5. Portuguese:causa eficiente, ...
  6. Chinese:直接原因, ...
  7. Japanese:作因, ...
  8. Arabic:عِلَّة فَاعِلَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִיבָּה פּוֹעֶלֶת, ...
  10. Russian:действующая причина, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дієва причина, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रभावी कारण, ...
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