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Definition of Inefficacy
1. Noun. A lack of efficacy.
Exact synonyms: Inefficaciousness
Generic synonyms: Ineffectiveness, Ineffectuality, Ineffectualness
Derivative terms: Inefficacious
Antonyms: Efficacy
Generic synonyms: Ineffectiveness, Ineffectuality, Ineffectualness
Derivative terms: Inefficacious
Antonyms: Efficacy
Definition of Inefficacy
1. n. Want of power to produce the desired or proper effect; inefficiency; ineffectualness; futility; uselessness; fruitlessness; as, the inefficacy of medicines or means.
Definition of Inefficacy
1. Noun. The condition of being ineffective ¹
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Definition of Inefficacy
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Medical Definition of Inefficacy
1. Want of power to produce the desired or proper effect; inefficiency; ineffectualness; futility; uselessness; fruitlessness; as, the inefficacy of medicines or means. "The seeming inefficacy of censures." (Bp. Hall) "The inefficacy was soon proved, like that of many similar medicines." (James Gregory) Origin: L. Inefficacia. See In- not, and Efficacy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)