Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pathfinder

/ˈpæθˌfaɪndəɹ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.07 in modern English

Syllables: path-find-er
IPA: /ˈpæθˌfaɪndəɹ/

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who discovers or makes a new path or way through an untraversed region.

noun

One who is the first to do something in a particular field; an innovator, a pioneer.

noun

Synonym of honey guide.

noun

Ellipsis of pathfinder prospectus.

Example Sentences

"The cow is the true pathfinder and pathmaker."
"Sorry and frightened, this man was their pathfinder across fields."
"Pathfinders are trained to improve the viability of potential planets, initiate first contact with unknown species, find suitable outpost sites, and handle any external threats before the first colonist touches soil. The presence of a Pathfinder is a reassurance that a planet can be settled safely and with a high expectation of success."

Etymology

From path + finder.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈpæθˌfaɪndəɹ/
British English: /ˈpɑːθfaɪndə/

Inflected Forms

pathfinders (plural)

Phrases

pathfinder prospectus

Synonyms

pathmaker trailblazer honey guide scout guide

Questions

How do you pronounce pathfinder?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpæθˌfaɪndəɹ/.
What does pathfinder mean?: One who discovers or makes a new path or way through an untraversed region.
Where does pathfinder come from?: From path + finder.

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