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inefficacy

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[in-ef-i-kuh-see] / ɪnˈɛf ɪ kə si /

noun

  1. lack of power or capacity to produce the desired effect.


Etymology

Origin of inefficacy

From the Late Latin word inefficācia, dating back to 1605–15. See in- 3, efficacy

Example Sentences

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This innovation could also streamline the creation of more eco-friendly skincare products, offering increased efficacy and durability while addressing market demands for ethically sourced ingredients.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

This innovation could also streamline the creation of more eco-friendly skincare products, offering increased efficacy and durability while addressing market demands for ethically sourced ingredients.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

This way, we created mRNA backbones with a more than thousandfold increased efficacy to trigger immune responses.

From Scientific American • Jun. 6, 2023

In addition to naturally occurring oil-degrading bacteria, humans select and engineer bacteria that possess the same capability with increased efficacy and spectrum of hydrocarbon compounds that can be processed.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

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