different between effect vs exercise
effect
English
Etymology
For noun: from Middle English effect, from Old French effect (modern French effet), from Latin effectus (“an effect, tendency, purpose”), from effici? (“accomplish, complete, effect”); see effect as a verb. Replaced Old English fremming, fremednes from fremman.
For verb: from Middle English effecten, partly from Latin effectus, perfect passive participle of effici? (“accomplish, complete, do, effect”), from ex (“out”) + faci? (“do, make”) (see fact and compare affect, infect) and partly from the noun effect.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /??f?kt/
- (General American) IPA(key): /??f?kt/
- (Malaysia, Singapore) IPA(key): /i?f?kt/
- Rhymes: -?kt
- Hyphenation: ef?fect
Noun
effect (countable and uncountable, plural effects)
- The result or outcome of a cause.
- Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.
- October 1832, unknown author, The Tears of Parents (in The Christian Observer Volume 32
- patchwork […] introduced for oratorical effect
- 1832, Washington Irving, Tales of the Alhambra
- The effect was heightened by the wild and lonely nature of the place.
- October 1832, unknown author, The Tears of Parents (in The Christian Observer Volume 32
- Execution; performance; realization; operation.
- (uncountable) The state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law.
- (uncountable) The state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law.
- (cinematography) An illusion produced by technical means (as in "special effect")
- (sound engineering) An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument.
- (physics, psychology, etc.) A scientific phenomenon, usually named after its discoverer.
- (usually in the plural) Belongings, usually as personal effects.
- Consequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; with to.
- They spake to her to that effect.
- (obsolete) Reality; actual meaning; fact, as distinguished from mere appearance.
- 1642, John Denham, Cooper's Hill
- no other in effect than what it seems
- 1642, John Denham, Cooper's Hill
- (obsolete) Manifestation; expression; sign.
Usage notes
Do not confuse with affect.
Adjectives often applied to "effect":
- biological, chemical, cultural, economic, legal, mental, moral, nutritional, personal, physical, physiological, political and social
- actual, bad, beneficial, catastrophic, deleterious, disastrous, devastating, fatal, good, harmful, important, intended, likely, natural, negative, positive, potential, primary, real, secondary, significant, special, strong, undesirable and weak
Hyponyms
Derived terms
- after-effect
Related terms
- in effect
- take effect
- personal effects
Translations
References
Verb
effect (third-person singular simple present effects, present participle effecting, simple past and past participle effected)
- (transitive) To make or bring about; to implement.
- Misspelling of affect.
Usage notes
Effect is often confused with affect. The latter suggests influence over existing ideas, emotions and entities; the former indicates the manifestation of new or original ideas or entities:
- “New governing coalitions have effected major changes” indicates that major changes were made as a result of new governing coalitions.
- “New governing coalitions have affected major changes” indicates that before new governing coalitions, major changes were in place, and that the new governing coalitions had some influence over those existing changes.
Related terms
Translations
Further reading
- effect in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
- effect in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch effect, from Latin effectus. The sense ‘(equitable) security’ borrowed from German Effekt or French effet.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /??f?kt/
- Hyphenation: ef?fect
- Rhymes: -?kt
Noun
effect n (plural effecten, diminutive effectje n)
- effect
- (finance, usually in the plural) security
- Hypernym: waardepapier
- (ball games) spin (rotation of a ball)
- (obsolete) personal effect, belonging
Compounds
- broeikaseffect
- domino-effect
- effectbal
- effectenbeurs
- sneeuwbaleffect
Derived terms
- effectief
Descendants
- Afrikaans: effek
- ? Indonesian: efek
References
Middle French
Alternative forms
- effaict
Etymology
From Old French effect
Noun
effect m (plural effects)
- effect
Descendants
- French: effet
Old French
Etymology
From Latin effectus
Noun
effect m (oblique plural effecz or effectz, nominative singular effecz or effectz, nominative plural effect)
- effect
- (law) judgment; decree
- punir les contrevenantz solonc l’effect des estatut
- Punish the offender according to the decree of the statute
- punir les contrevenantz solonc l’effect des estatut
Descendants
- ? English: effect
- French: effet
effect From the web:
exercise
English
Alternative forms
- exercice (obsolete; noun senses only)
Etymology
From Middle English exercise, from Old French exercise, from Latin exercitium.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /??k.s?.sa?z/
- (General American) IPA(key): /??k.s?.sa?z/
- Hyphenation: ex?er?cise
Noun
exercise (countable and uncountable, plural exercises)
- (countable) Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.
- an exercise of the eyes and memory
- (countable, uncountable) Activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness.
- This new-comer was a man who in any company would have seemed striking. […] He was smooth-faced, and his fresh skin and well-developed figure bespoke the man in good physical condition through active exercise, yet well content with the world's apportionment.
- A setting in action or practicing; employment in the proper mode of activity; exertion; application; use.
- December 8, 1801, Thomas Jefferson, first annual message
- exercise of the important function confided by the constitution to the legislature
- O we will walk this world, / Yoked in all exercise of noble end.
- December 8, 1801, Thomas Jefferson, first annual message
- The performance of an office, ceremony, or duty.
- I assisted the ailing vicar in the exercise of his parish duties.
- Lewis […] refused even those of the church of England […] the public exercise of their religion.
- (obsolete) That which gives practice; a trial; a test.
Derived terms
Related terms
Translations
Verb
exercise (third-person singular simple present exercises, present participle exercising, simple past and past participle exercised)
- To exert for the sake of training or improvement; to practice in order to develop.
- (intransitive) To perform physical activity for health or training.
- (transitive) To use (a right, an option, etc.); to put into practice.
- (now often in passive) To occupy the attention and effort of; to task; to tax, especially in a painful or vexatious manner; harass; to vex; to worry or make anxious.
- (obsolete) To set in action; to cause to act, move, or make exertion; to give employment to.
Translations
See also
- train
- work out
Further reading
- exercise in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
- exercise in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
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