effecting
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪˈfɛktɪŋ/
KK: /ɪˈfɛktɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Having the power to cause a change or bring about a result.
Example
The effecting changes in the policy led to improved outcomes for the community.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more effecting
Superlative: most effecting
Conversation
I heard that new exercise program is really effecting for weight loss.
Yeah, I've seen some great results from it.
I'm thinking about trying it myself, just to see if it works for me.
You should definitely give it a shot; it sounds effecting!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
causative
effective
productive
Antonyms
ineffective
unproductive
counterproductive
verb
Definition
To bring about or cause something to happen; to make something happen.
Example
The new policy is effecting positive changes in the community.
Tense Forms
Past: effected
Past Participle: effected
Conversation
I heard you have a new project at work, how's it going?
It's going well, I'm effecting some changes to improve efficiency.
That sounds interesting! What kind of changes are you making?
Root Explanation
Effecting → It is formed from "effect" (from Latin "effectus", meaning accomplishment or result) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "effecting" means the process of bringing about or causing something to happen.
Memory Tip
Think of 'effect' as the result of an action, and '-ing' indicates the action itself. So, effecting is the action of bringing about a result.
Visually Confused Words
affecting
reflecting
perfecting
erecting
unaffecting
reaffection
affectingly