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inefficient definition

in·ef·fi·cient (in′e fis̸h′ənt, -i fis̸h′-)

adjective

not efficient; specif.,
  1. not producing the desired effect with a minimum use of energy, time, etc.; ineffective
  2. lacking the necessary ability; unskilled; incapable

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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