Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

designator

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.15 in modern English

Syllables: des-ig-na-tor
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person who, or term that, designates.

noun

An officer who assigned to each his rank and place in public shows and ceremonies.

Etymology

From designate + -or.

Inflected Forms

designators (plural)

Phrases

reservation booking designator ticket designator

Questions

What does designator mean?: A person who, or term that, designates.
Where does designator come from?: From designate + -or.

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