doctor — a person who is qualified to treat people who are ill
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is qualified to treat people who are ill
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɑːktər/
Example Sentences
- The doctor told me to eat an apple a day, but I think he just owns an apple farm!
- She earned her doctor's degree in marine biology.
- The mechanic is like a doctor for cars - he diagnoses problems and fixes them.
doctor
NOUN[/ˈdɑːktər/]
a person who is qualified to treat people who are ill
The doctor listens carefully to the child's heartbeat during a routine check-up.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin docere (to teach), the word originally meant 'one who teaches'. During the medieval period, university scholars were called doctors, and the title was later extended to those who specialized in medicine.
Breakdown
docere (to teach) + -tor (agent suffix indicating one who performs an action)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The doctor told me to eat an apple a day, but I think he just owns an apple farm!”
“She earned her doctor's degree in marine biology.”
“The mechanic is like a doctor for cars - he diagnoses problems and fixes them.”
“My doctor has terrible handwriting - I think my prescription says 'chicken soup' but I'm not sure!”
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