EFFECTS Meaning and
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Effects, as a noun, refer to the physical or emotional outcomes or consequences of a particular action, event, or phenomenon. They encompass the various results or impacts that can arise from a specific cause. These outcomes can involve changes, both positive and negative, that influence individuals, communities, or even the environment. Effects are often viewed as the visible or tangible manifestations of a certain occurrence, demonstrating its influence on the involved entities or systems.
Effects can be categorized into different types based on their nature and scope. Immediate effects occur directly and immediately after a stimulus or action and are typically easier to observe and understand. On the other hand, long-term effects take place over a more extended period and may require further analysis to ascertain their relationship with the initial cause.
Furthermore, effects can be positive, negative, or neutral. Positive effects refer to desirable or beneficial outcomes, such as enhancements, improvements, or advancements resulting from a specific action or event. Negative effects, on the other hand, denote undesirable or harmful consequences arising from the same cause. Neutral effects, on the other hand, refer to outcomes that neither bring about significant improvement nor cause any significant harm.
In various contexts, such as in science, economics, or social sciences, understanding and analyzing the effects of certain factors or events is crucial for decision-making, problem-solving, or studying complex phenomena. Thus, comprehending and evaluating effects is essential in comprehensive examinations of cause and impact relationships.
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Goods; movables; in effect, really; virtually.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of EFFECTS
The word "effects" has its origins in the Latin word "effectus", which is the past participle of the verb "efficere". "Efficere" is a compound word derived from the prefix "ex", meaning "out", and the verb "facere", meaning "to do" or "to make". In Latin, "effectus" referred to the result, outcome, or consequence of an action or event. Over time, this term was borrowed into Middle English and eventually transformed into the word "effects" as it is used today, referring to the outcome or impact produced by a particular cause or action.
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