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procrastinator

|pro/cras/ti/na/tor|

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/proʊˈkræstəˌneɪtər/

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/prəʊˈkræstɪneɪtə/

(procrastinate)

delay action

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'procrastinator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'procrastinator,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'crastinus' meant 'of tomorrow.'

Historical Evolution

'procrastinator' changed from the Latin word 'procrastinator' and eventually became the modern English word 'procrastinator.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who puts off tasks until tomorrow,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who delays or postpones tasks or actions.

He is a notorious procrastinator, always leaving things until the last minute.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45