#388 effect

effect- something that is produced by a cause or agent; result; power or ability to influence or produce a result; take effect, to become operative

C14 from Latin effectus a performing, tendency, from efficere to accomplish, from facere to do

The law comes into effect at midnight. The effect of the painting is nostalgia. The loss of power effected the manufacturing sector in particular.

As opposed to affect- to act upon or influence especially in an adverse way; to move or disturb emotionally or mentally

Her death affected him greatly.

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