1. : something that inevitably follows an antecedent (such as a cause or agent) : result, outcome. the effects of the policy. the health effects of exercise. a cumulative effect. a cause and effect relationship. suffered no ill effects from the treatment. My comment had the effect of ending the conversation. More @Wikipedia
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