Found 2 items, similar to Inefficacy.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: inefficacy
inefficacy
n : a lack of efficacy [syn:
inefficaciousness] [ant:
efficacy]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Inefficacy
Inefficacy
\In*ef"fi*ca*cy\, n. [L. inefficacia. See
In- not,
and
Efficacy.]
Lack of power to produce the desired or proper effect;
inefficiency; ineffectualness; futility; uselessness;
fruitlessness; as, the inefficacy of medicines or means.
[1913 Webster]
The seeming inefficacy of censures. --Bp. Hall.
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The inefficacy was soon proved, like that of many
similar medicines. --James
Gregory.
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