C1 noun Formal

encitor

/ɪnˈsaɪtər/

A person or agent that rouses, stimulates, or provokes others into action or a particular emotional state. It is typically used to describe an individual who instigates change or a catalyst that initiates a complex process.

Ejemplos

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He was known in the neighborhood as a quiet encitor of community projects, always getting people to volunteer.

He was known in the neighborhood as a quiet encitor of community projects, always getting people to volunteer.

2

The diplomat served as the primary encitor for the peace talks, tirelessly bringing both parties to the table.

The diplomat served as the primary encitor for the peace talks, tirelessly bringing both parties to the table.

3

Don't be an encitor of trouble just because you're bored; leave your brother alone.

Don't be an encitor of trouble just because you're bored; leave your brother alone.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
encitor
Verb
encite
Adverbio
encitorily
Adjetivo
encitory
Relacionado
encitement
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'en-' prefix as 'making something happen' and 'citor' related to 'cite' or 'call.' You are calling something into action.

Quiz rápido

The revolutionary leader was viewed as the main ________ of the social uprising.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: encitor

Ejemplos

1

He was known in the neighborhood as a quiet encitor of community projects, always getting people to volunteer.

everyday

He was known in the neighborhood as a quiet encitor of community projects, always getting people to volunteer.

2

The diplomat served as the primary encitor for the peace talks, tirelessly bringing both parties to the table.

formal

The diplomat served as the primary encitor for the peace talks, tirelessly bringing both parties to the table.

3

Don't be an encitor of trouble just because you're bored; leave your brother alone.

informal

Don't be an encitor of trouble just because you're bored; leave your brother alone.

4

In this chemical sequence, the enzyme functions as an encitor, accelerating the rate of the molecular bond formation.

academic

In this chemical sequence, the enzyme functions as an encitor, accelerating the rate of the molecular bond formation.

5

The CEO identified the new market trends as the chief encitor for the company's recent strategic pivot.

business

The CEO identified the new market trends as the chief encitor for the company's recent strategic pivot.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
encitor
Verb
encite
Adverbio
encitorily
Adjetivo
encitory
Relacionado
encitement

Colocaciones comunes

chief encitor chief encitor
act as an encitor act as an encitor
encitor of change encitor of change
primary encitor primary encitor
silent encitor silent encitor

Frases Comunes

unwitting encitor

unwitting encitor

the encitor of the crowd

the encitor of the crowd

a biological encitor

a biological encitor

Se confunde a menudo con

encitor vs inciter

Inciter is the more common spelling for one who rouses or provokes, whereas encitor is a rare or test-specific variant often used in formal or technical contexts.

encitor vs exciter

An exciter specifically refers to something that causes physiological or physical excitement, whereas an encitor focuses more on instigating an action or event.

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Notas de uso

Use 'encitor' when you want to highlight the role of a person or object as a catalyst for a specific outcome. It often carries a neutral to formal tone, unlike 'agitator,' which can be negative.

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Errores comunes

Learners often misspell this as 'incitor' (which is also correct and more common) or 'enciter.' Be careful not to use it for simple physical excitement.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'en-' prefix as 'making something happen' and 'citor' related to 'cite' or 'call.' You are calling something into action.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'incitare', meaning to set in motion, urge forward, or hasten.

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun often followed by 'of' + noun phrase plural: encitors

Quiz rápido

The revolutionary leader was viewed as the main ________ of the social uprising.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: encitor

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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