Definitions
- Referring to the ability to produce a desired result or outcome. - Talking about the degree to which something is successful in achieving its intended purpose. - Describing the efficiency of a process or system in producing the desired results.
- Referring to the degree to which something is successful in achieving its intended purpose. - Talking about the ability of a person, thing, or process to produce a desired result or outcome. - Describing the efficiency of a process or system in producing the desired results.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the ability of something to produce a desired result or outcome.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the efficiency of a process or system.
- 3Both words are related to success in achieving a goal or objective.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Effectivity is less common than effectiveness and is often used in technical or specialized contexts.
- 2Focus: Effectivity emphasizes the ability to produce a desired result or outcome, while effectiveness focuses on the degree of success in achieving a goal or objective.
- 3Connotation: Effectivity is often associated with efficiency and productivity, while effectiveness is associated with success and achievement.
Remember this!
Effectivity and effectiveness are synonyms that refer to the ability of something to produce a desired result or outcome. However, effectivity is less common and emphasizes the efficiency of a process or system, while effectiveness focuses on the degree of success in achieving a goal or objective. Effectivity is often used in technical or specialized contexts, while effectiveness is more versatile and can be used in various contexts and grammatical forms.
