noun
- a secondary or joint effect; an effect that occurs together with or as a result of another effect
Usage: technical or formal usage; often used in scientific or philosophical contexts
Examples
- The medication's primary benefit was pain relief, but a coeffect was improved sleep quality.
- In the experiment, researchers observed both the intended outcome and several coeffects on related variables.
- The policy change had the desired economic coeffect of increased employment.
- Scientists must account for coeffects when designing controlled studies.