effecting

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb produce
  2. verb act so as to bring into existence

Etymology

From effect + -ing. The adjective likely follows from the verb, perhaps with influence from effective, affecting, or both.

Synonyms

effect, effectuate, set up

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