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doctor

/ˈdɒktə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person who practices medicine and is qualified to diagnose and treat illnesses or injuries.

    - "The doctor examined the patient's symptoms and prescribed medication."
    - "John became a doctor after years of studying in medical school."
  • noun

    A professional person who gives advice or helps solve problems in a particular area.

    - "I went to the doctor for advice on how to invest my money."
    - "She is a doctor of philosophy."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈdɒktə/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9014369"
  2. /ˈdɑktɚ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1229332"
Synonyms

GP , doc , family doctor , general practitioner , medic , physician , sawbones , surgeon , vet , veterinarian , veterinary , veterinary surgeon
Rhymes
Words rhyming with doctor
nurse , verse , hearse , purse
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Doctor (es) : Teacher

  2. Doctor (fr) : Teacher

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. doctor of the church

  2. doctrine

  3. docile

Variants
List of all variants of doctor that leads to same result
doctor , doctor of the church , doctoral , doctorless , doctors , doctorship , doctorships , doctored , doctoring , doctor of medicine , doctors of medicine , doctor of osteopathic medicine , doctor of osteopathy , doctors of osteopathic medicine , doctors of osteopathy , doctor of philosophy , doctors of philosophy , family doctor , family doctors , herb doctor , herb doctors , Juris Doctor , Juris Doctors , snake doctor , snake doctors , spin doctor , spin doctors , spin-doctor , spin-doctored , spin-doctoring , spin-doctors
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

doctors, doctor's, doctors', doctoring

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'doctor' comes from the Latin word 'docere,' which means 'to teach.' In the Middle Ages, doctors were often scholars who taught medicine.

Trivia
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  1. Doctors have been practicing medicine for over 4,000 years.

  2. The first recorded use of the word 'doctor' was in 1275.

  3. There are over 1 million doctors in the United States.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Medicine: The science and practice of maintaining health and treating illnesses or injuries.

  2. Healer: A person who makes someone better by healing them.

Culture
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Doctors have been depicted in literature, art, and music throughout history. In literature, doctors have been portrayed as healers, heroes, and even villains. In art, doctors have been depicted in various forms, from ancient Greek and Roman sculptures to modern-day medical illustrations. In music, there are numerous songs about doctors and their roles in society.

How to Memorize "doctor"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a white coat and stethoscope.
    - Visualize a doctor examining a patient.
    - Visualize a doctor writing a prescription.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'doctor' with the image of a healer.
    - Associate the word 'doctor' with the sound of a stethoscope.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym PEMDAS for 'Physician, Examine, Make Diagnosis, and Start Treatment.'
    - Use the phrase 'A Doctor Orders Prescriptions Every Day' to remember the word 'doctor'.

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