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emanator

emanator

9.1
A person who first creates an idea or style that others follow
  • noun
  • /ˈɛmənˌeɪtər/
translation icon : originador
  • As the emanator of the idea, she received much recognition from her peers.

Examples

  • The sun is the emanator of light and warmth for our planet.

  • Many believe that she is an emanator of positive energy.

  • The artist became the emanator of a new style that influenced many others.

  • The artist is a true emanator of creativity.

  • The artist became the emanator of a new style that influenced many others.

  • As the emanator of the groundbreaking concept, she was honored at the annual awards ceremony.

  • He is seen as an emanator of innovative ideas in the field of technology.

Synonyms

creator
vsemanator
220 2.8

A person who makes something new, like a work of art or an invention

is broader, including any originator not only those who make things
author
vsemanator
152 3.1

A person who starts an important idea or change

is wider, covering any original source not only written works
bringer
vsemanator
15 4.2

A person or thing that causes change, gives news and delivers goods

focuses more on originating rather than merely delivering or introducing
originator
vsemanator
14 4.9

A person who creates a new idea, plan, or process

is more general, meaning gives rise rather than specifically inventing
initiator
vsemanator
10 5.5

A person who starts a plan or action

refers more generally to the original source, not only starters
generator
vsemanator
4 3.9

A person who starts an idea, project, or change

focuses more on being the original source rather than just initiating
causer
vsemanator
1 6.9

A person or thing that makes something happen

is about being the starting source rather than simply causing effects
begetter
vsemanator
  • Archaic
1 7.7

A person who starts something new like an idea or movement

is similar but can mean starting or causing without making it new
effector
vsemanator
1 8.5

A person or thing that makes something happen

emphasizes original source rather than producing a final result
nucleator
vsemanator
8.6

A person who starts and organizes a project or movement

is less project-focused and can mean any kind of origin
excitor
vsemanator
  • Specialized
9.8

A device that starts or increases electrical and biological activity

is the general human or thing source, not a technical stimulator

Antonyms

874 4.1

A result of an action or event

How Primary

creator
220 2.8
emanator
9.1
originator
14 4.9
initiator
10 5.5
source
2.6

Surface Forms

emanator singular
emanators plural

Morphology

emanator = emanate (transparent) = emanate + or

Formed by the verb 'emanate' plus the productive agentive suffix '-or', giving the sense 'one who originates or gives rise to something'.

Etymology

Emanator comes from the Latin parts e- 'out' and manare 'to flow', so it means something that 'flows out' from a source. So an artist or idea that starts a new style is an emanator, because they 'send out' influence that others follow.