effect
a result or outcome
Roots
- e- / ex-: out, out of, away, or forth
- fac / fic / fact: do or make
Other words with the fac / fic / fact root
- affectation: an artificial display meant to impress
- artificial: made by humans; not natural
- benefactor: person who gives help, money, or support
- beneficent: doing good or producing benefit
- beneficial: helpful or producing good effects
- certify: to confirm officially as true
- efficacious: effective; producing the intended result
Effect is what something makes happen.
The example had an immediate effect on her memory.
Cause pushes; effect is the mark left after the push.