efficient

As adjectives the difference between adequate and efficient

is that adequate is equal to some requirement; proportionate, or correspondent; fully sufficient; as, powers adequate to a great work; an adequate definition lawfully and physically sufficient while efficient is making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy.

As a verb adequate

is to equalize; to make adequate.

As adjectives the difference between efficient and diligent

is that efficient is making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy while diligent is performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.

Versed is a related term of efficient.

As adjectives the difference between versed and efficient

is that versed is knowledgeable or skilled, either through study or experience; familiar; practiced while efficient is efficient.

Dexterous is a synonym of efficient.

As adjectives the difference between dexterous and efficient

is that dexterous is skillful with one's hands while efficient is efficient.

As adjectives the difference between efficient and effortless

is that efficient is making good, thorough, or careful use of resources; not consuming extra. Especially, making good use of time or energy while effortless is without effort.

As adjectives the difference between efficient and adroit

is that efficient is efficient while adroit is dexterous, deft or skillful.

As adjectives the difference between masterful and efficient

is that masterful is of or pertaining to the manner of a master of an art, technique, profession, or craft; masterly while efficient is efficient.

As an adjective efficient

is efficient.

As a verb practised is

(practise).