Meanings
nounanticipator (plural anticipators)
plural anticipators
- One who anticipates.
- A device in a thermostat that determines when to turn on or shut off the heating or cooling mechanism.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Origin
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APA
anticipator. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anticipator
MLA
“anticipator.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anticipator. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “anticipator,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anticipator.
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