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diminished effectiveness
[dɪˈmɪnɪʃt ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs]
noun phrase
eficácia reduzida
1.
A reduction in the ability to produce the desired or intended result; decreased potency or impact
The medication showed diminished effectiveness after prolonged use.
O medicamento mostrou eficácia reduzida após uso prolongado.
2.
Loss of power or influence in achieving goals or objectives
The team's diminished effectiveness was due to injuries and fatigue.
A eficácia reduzida da equipe foi devido a lesões e fadiga.
Synonyms
reduced effectiveness
decreased efficacy
weakened performance
lower potency
impaired efficiency
Antonyms
increased effectiveness
enhanced efficacy
improved performance
greater potency
strengthened efficiency
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
eficácia reduzida
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
efetividade diminuída
alternative formal usage
Portugal
eficácia diminuída
common in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
loss of steam
running on empty
wearing thin
past its prime
losing traction
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