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- [kom-puh n-seyt]
- /ˈkɒm pənˌseɪt/
- /ˈkɔmpenseɪtə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kom-puh n-seyt]
- /ˈkɒm pənˌseɪt/
Definitions of compensator word
- noun compensator a person or thing that compensates 3
- noun compensator any of various devices or circuits used to correct or offset some disturbing action, as speed deviations in a moving system or excessive current in a circuit 3
- verb with object compensator to recompense for something: They gave him ten dollars to compensate him for his trouble. 1
- verb with object compensator to counterbalance; offset; be equivalent to: He compensated his homely appearance with great personal charm. 1
- verb with object compensator Mechanics. to counterbalance (a force or the like); adjust or construct so as to offset or counterbalance variations or produce equilibrium. 1
- verb with object compensator to change the gold content of (a monetary unit) to counterbalance price fluctuations and thereby stabilize its purchasing power. 1
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Origin of compensator
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50, compensate is from the Latin word compēnsātus (past participle of compēnsāre to counterbalance, orig., to weigh together). See com-, pensive, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Compensator
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compensator popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
compensator usage trend in Literature
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