encitor
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.
Examples
3 of 5He 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.
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.
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.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'en-' prefix as 'making something happen' and 'citor' related to 'cite' or 'call.' You are calling something into action.
Quick Quiz
The revolutionary leader was viewed as the main ________ of the social uprising.
Correct!
The correct answer is: encitor
Examples
He was known in the neighborhood as a quiet encitor of community projects, always getting people to volunteer.
everydayHe was known in the neighborhood as a quiet encitor of community projects, always getting people to volunteer.
The diplomat served as the primary encitor for the peace talks, tirelessly bringing both parties to the table.
formalThe diplomat served as the primary encitor for the peace talks, tirelessly bringing both parties to the table.
Don't be an encitor of trouble just because you're bored; leave your brother alone.
informalDon't be an encitor of trouble just because you're bored; leave your brother alone.
In this chemical sequence, the enzyme functions as an encitor, accelerating the rate of the molecular bond formation.
academicIn this chemical sequence, the enzyme functions as an encitor, accelerating the rate of the molecular bond formation.
The CEO identified the new market trends as the chief encitor for the company's recent strategic pivot.
businessThe CEO identified the new market trends as the chief encitor for the company's recent strategic pivot.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
unwitting encitor
unwitting encitor
the encitor of the crowd
the encitor of the crowd
a biological encitor
a biological encitor
Often Confused With
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.
An exciter specifically refers to something that causes physiological or physical excitement, whereas an encitor focuses more on instigating an action or event.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
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.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'en-' prefix as 'making something happen' and 'citor' related to 'cite' or 'call.' You are calling something into action.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'incitare', meaning to set in motion, urge forward, or hasten.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The revolutionary leader was viewed as the main ________ of the social uprising.
Correct!
The correct answer is: encitor
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