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alterator

alterator noun: one who or that which alters something; a changer.

Noun

alterator (plural alterators)

  1. One who or that which alters something; a changer.
    • To avoid such feelings by using mood alterators is a normal coping mechanism for our times.1996, Cherie Carter-Scott, Negaholics: How to Overcome Negativity and Turn Your Life Around, page 75
    • I carry a few different alterators in my field kit. Most just allow telescopic sight.2011, Spectacular Moment of Wonder with Dr. Monocle

Forms of alterator

pluralalterators

Questions about alterator

What does alterator mean?
Alterator means one who or that which alters something; a changer.
What part of speech is alterator?
Alterator is a noun.
What is the plural of alterator?
The plural of alterator is alterators.

Words near alterator in the dictionary

  1. alterationist
  2. alterationists
  3. alterations
  4. alterative
  5. alteratives
  6. alterator
  7. alterators
  8. altercate
  9. altercated
  10. altercates
  11. altercating

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