What does efficacious mean?
Having a strong and beneficial effect; producing the intended or desired result. Efficacious treatments or remedies are those that are effective in curing or alleviating a condition.
Example
"The new medication proved to be efficacious in treating the patient's symptoms, and they were able to recover quickly."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.