anticipator en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English anticipate Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Latin -ātor Old French -eorbor. Middle English -our ▲ Latin -torlbor. English -or English anticipator From anticipate + -or.
Meanings
- One who anticipates.
- A device in a thermostat that determines when to turn on or shut off the heating or cooling mechanism.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| anticipators | Number=Plur | lexicographic |