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stepper


Meanings
  • A type of mechanical device used for stepping or moving in a series of distinct positions.

    - "The astronaut stepped onto the moon's surface using a moon stepper."
    - "During a dance performance, the dancers used stepping stones to move across the stage in a coordinated manner."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with stepper
stepper , seppa , hepper , epper , eppery , griper , supper , bupper , gupper , skupper , scupper , suppery , uppery , uppery , yuppery , uppers , upperside , upperspace , uppersideways
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Stepper (en) : A mechanical device used for stepping or moving in a series of distinct positions.

  2. Steeler (en) : A person who works in a steel mill or who is involved in the steel industry.

  3. Stepper (en) : A person who steps or moves in a series of distinct positions, particularly in a dance or exercise context.

  4. Stepear (en) : A type of fruit that grows on a tree and is typically round or pear-shaped, with a thin, edible skin and a juicy, sweet flesh. The term 'stepear' is a non-standard variant of the term 'pear'.

  5. Steppier (en) : A person who steps or moves in a series of distinct positions more frequently or with more agility than others, particularly in a dance or exercise context.

  6. Stepping Stone (en) : A flat, solid object, typically made of stone, that is placed on the ground to serve as a support or foundation for stepping or moving from one place to another, particularly in a crossing or transition context.

  7. Stepping Up (en) : The act or process of stepping or moving upwards, typically from a lower to a higher level or position, often in response to a challenge, demand, or opportunity, and frequently involving a sense of progress, advancement, or achievement.

  8. Stepping Out (en) : The act or process of stepping or moving outwards, typically from a confined or enclosed space to an open or external environment, often in response to a desire, need, or opportunity to explore, experience, or express oneself, and frequently involving a sense of freedom, independence, or adventure.


Variants
List of all variants of stepper that leads to same result
stepper , steppers , stepper motor , stepper motors , stepping motor , stair stepper , stair steppers , stair-stepper , stair-steppers
Etymology
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The word 'stepper' is derived from the Old English word 'steppian', which means 'to step' or 'to move forward in distinct steps'. The Modern English word 'stepper' has evolved from this Old English root.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'stepper' has its origins in the late 1800s, when the first mechanical stepping devices were invented. These early stepping devices were used primarily in textile mills and other industrial settings, where they were employed to move large quantities of raw materials or finished products from one place to another in a more efficient and controlled manner than was possible using manual labor alone.

  2. The term 'stepper' can also be used more broadly to refer to any type of mechanical device or system that is used for stepping or moving in a series of distinct positions, particularly in applications where precision, control, or automation are important considerations. Examples of such devices or systems include escalators, moving walkways, conveyor belts, stepping stones, stepping stools, ladder stairs, stair lifts, and many others.


How to Memorize "stepper"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person standing on the ground and lifting one foot up in the air, holding it there for a moment, and then placing it back on the ground. This is an example of the act of stepping or moving upwards, and it illustrates the key elements of the process, including the lifting of one foot off the ground, the holding of the foot in the air for a moment, and the placing of the foot back on the ground.

  2. associate

    - To memorize the meaning of the word 'stepper', associate it with the following definition: 'A mechanical device used for stepping or moving in a series of distinct positions.' By remembering this definition and the relationship between the word 'stepper' and the definition, you will be able to memorize the meaning of the word 'stepper'.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize the meaning of the word 'stepper', use the following mnemonic device: 'Step-per: A device for stepping or moving in a series of distinct positions.' By remembering the phrase 'Step-per: A device for stepping or moving in a series of distinct positions,' and the relationship between the word 'stepper' and the definition, you will be able to memorize the meaning of the word 'stepper'.


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