different between efficacy vs charisma

English

Etymology

From Old French efficace, from Late Latin effic?cia (“efficacy”), from effic?x (“efficacious”); see efficacious.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??f.?.k?.si/

Noun

efficacy (usually uncountable, plural efficacies)

1. Ability to produce a desired effect under ideal testing conditions.
   • 2005, Flay et al. Standards of Evidence: Criteria for Efficacy, Effectiveness and Dissemination DOI: 10.1007/s11121-005-5553-y

     Efficacy refers to the beneficial effects of a program or policy under optimal conditions of delivery, whereas effectiveness refers to effects of a program or policy under more real-world conditions.

2. Degree of ability to produce a desired effect.
   • 1996, Moskovich, Patent application PCT/US1996/003658

     Toothbrush with improved efficacy

Synonyms

• efficacity

Related terms

Translations

Further reading

• efficacy in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• efficacy in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ???????? (khárisma, “grace, favour, gift”), from ?????????? (kharízomai, “I show favor”), from ?????? (kháris, “grace”), from ????? (khaír?, “I am happy”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /k????zm?/

Noun

charisma (usually uncountable, plural charismas or charismata)

1. Personal charm or magnetism
2. (Christianity) An extraordinary power granted by the Holy Spirit
3. The ability to influence without the use of logic.

Synonyms

• charm, spell

Derived terms

• charismatic

Translations

Anagrams

• archaism, machairs

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ???????? (khárisma).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?xa??r?s.ma?/
• Hyphenation: cha?ris?ma

Noun

charisma n (plural charismata)

1. (Christianity) charisma (gift of the Holy Spirit)

   Synonym: genadegave

2. charisma (personally affability)

Derived terms

• charismaticus
• charismatisch