SportsAugust 18, 2026
inefficacy
in-EF-ih-kuh-see
Definition
The lack of effectiveness, power, or ability to produce a desired result or effect.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'inefficacia', it combines the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') with 'efficax' (meaning 'effective' or 'powerful').
In the news
The article uses the term to describe why a player's attempts to continue playing while injured have been counterproductive, as they failed to yield the necessary performance results.
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Read the full article ↗The New York Times