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alleviator

al·le·vi·a·tor
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-lee-vee-ey-ter]
    • /əˈli viˌeɪ tər/
    • /əˈliːvɪeɪtə /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-lee-vee-ey-ter]
    • /əˈli viˌeɪ tər/

Definitions of alleviator word

  • noun alleviator a person or thing that alleviates. 1
  • noun alleviator (in a pipeline) an airtight box, having a free liquid surface, for cushioning the shock of water hammer. 1
  • noun alleviator That who or which alleviates. 1

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Origin of alleviator

First appearance:

before 1805
One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15; alleviate + -or2

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Parts of speech for Alleviator

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

alleviator popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

alleviator usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for alleviator

noun alleviator

  • referee — one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator.
  • mediator — a person who mediates, especially between parties at variance.
  • peacemaker — a person, group, or nation that tries to make peace, especially by reconciling parties who disagree, quarrel, or fight.
  • stabilizer — a person or thing that stabilizes.
  • pacifier — a person or thing that pacifies.

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