effect

English

/ɪˈfɛkt/, /əˈfɛkt/, /iˈfɛkt/

noun
Definitions
  • The result or outcome of a cause.
  • Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.
  • Execution; performance; realization; operation.
  • (filmology) An illusion produced by technical means (as in "special effect")
  • (sound engineering) An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument.
  • (physics) A scientific phenomenon, usually named after its discoverer.
  • (usually) Belongings, usually as personal effects.
  • Consequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; with to.
  • (obsolete) Reality; actual meaning; fact, as distinguished from mere appearance.
  • (obsolete) Manifestation; expression; sign.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English effect derived from Old French effect derived from Latin effectus (tendency, purpose, an effect, effect) inherited from Middle English effecten derived from Latin effectus (tendency, purpose, an effect, effect) root from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- (put, place, set, do, suck, suckle, make).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dʰeh₁-

Gloss

put, place, set, do, suck, suckle, make

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

哺

Emoji

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