effector

Meanings

• noun

  A device or mechanism that modifies or regulates a process or system.

• noun

  In biology, an organ or structure that produces a response or effect.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with effector
receiver , deceiver , recoverer

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Variants

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effector , effectors , effector cell , effector cells , end effector , end effectors , end-effector , end-effectors

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'efficax' meaning effective.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'effector' is commonly used in various fields, including physics, biology, and engineering.

2. In physics, an effector is a device that converts one form of energy into another, such as an electric motor that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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Related Concepts

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1. mechanism: A device that carries out a specific function or process.

2. device: An instrument or tool designed to perform a specific task.

3. regulator: A device that maintains a constant level or condition of a process or system.

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Culture

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In literature and art, effectors are often depicted as tools or mechanisms that bring about change or transformation. For instance, in the novel 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, the 'Soma' drug is an effector that regulates the citizens' emotions and behaviors.

How to Memorize "effector"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a machine or device that regulates or modifies a process.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'effector' with the idea of producing an effect or result.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MERA' to remember the meaning of effector: Modifies, Effects, Regulates, and Acts.

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