Effect
/ɪˈfɛkt/noun
A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
Did you know?The word 'effect' has roots in the Latin 'efficere', meaning 'to accomplish' or 'to make happen', closely tied to the idea of manifesting outcomes through will.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
efficere
“To accomplish, to make happen, tied to the notion of bringing something into existence.”
Old French
Old French
effect
“Result or consequence, derived directly from Latin, retaining the sense of outcome.”
Middle English
Middle English
effecte
“A change resulting from an action, used in legal and philosophical contexts.”
Modern English
English
effect
“A result produced by an agent or cause, becoming a staple in the language of science and philosophy.”