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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 effectivenessdecreased efficacyweakened performancelower potencyimpaired efficiency
Antonyms
increased effectivenessenhanced efficacyimproved performancegreater potencystrengthened 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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