actuator
|ac-tu-a-tor|
B2
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/ˈæk.tʃuˌeɪ.tər/
🇬🇧
/ˈæk.tʃuˌeɪ.tə/
device that moves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actuator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'actuare,' where 'actu-' meant 'to drive or move.'
Historical Evolution
'actuare' transformed into the English word 'actuate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'actuator.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to drive or move something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device that causes a machine to operate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device that causes a machine or other device to operate.
The actuator in the car's engine controls the throttle.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45