practitioner — a person who regularly carries out an activity or profession, especially in medicine or law
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who regularly carries out an activity or profession, especially in medicine or law
Pronunciation (IPA): /prækˈtɪʃənər/
Example Sentences
- The yoga practitioner could twist into a pretzel shape, making everyone else feel like stiff robots.
- As a dental practitioner, he knew that chocolate was bad for teeth, but he still couldn't resist a good brownie.
- She consulted with several practitioners before deciding on the best treatment plan.
practitioner
NOUN[/prækˈtɪʃənər/]
a person who regularly carries out an activity or profession, especially in medicine or law
The practitioner examines her patient with calm, practiced hands at the neighborhood clinic.
The practitioner answers the questioner before the commissioner.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval French practiser (to practice, to perform) which developed from Latin practicus (practical). It evolved to denote a person who engages in actual practice rather than theory, particularly in specialized fields such as medicine or law.
Breakdown
practice (from Latin practicus, meaning practical or performed) + -tion (noun-forming suffix) + -er (agent suffix denoting a person who performs an action). The suffix combination -tioner creates a noun meaning one who practices a particular profession or skill.
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📝Examples
“The yoga practitioner could twist into a pretzel shape, making everyone else feel like stiff robots.”
“As a dental practitioner, he knew that chocolate was bad for teeth, but he still couldn't resist a good brownie.”
“She consulted with several practitioners before deciding on the best treatment plan.”
“The law practitioner worked late nights, fueled by coffee and the dream of justice.”
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