Annunciator

Pronunciation: /əˈnʌnsiˌeɪtər/

Definitions of annunciator

noun a person who announces or signals something

Example Sentences

A1 The annunciator on the dashboard lit up when the engine overheated.

A2 The annunciator in the building signaled a fire alarm.

B1 The annunciator in the elevator indicated that it was out of service.

B2 The annunciator panel on the control board displayed various system alerts.

C1 The annunciator system in the aircraft provided important information to the pilots.

C2 The advanced annunciator technology in the new car alerted the driver to potential issues before they arose.

Examples of annunciator in a Sentence

formal The annunciator panel displayed the status of all the alarms in the building.

informal I always check the annunciator to see if anyone is at the door before opening it.

slang Hey, can you keep an eye on the annunciator for me while I grab a snack?

figurative Her facial expressions were like an annunciator, giving away her true emotions.

Grammatical Forms of annunciator

• past tense: annunciated
• plural: annunciators
• comparative: more annunciator
• superlative: most annunciator
• present tense: annunciates
• future tense: will annunciate
• perfect tense: has annunciated
• continuous tense: is annunciating
• singular: annunciator
• positive degree: annunciator
• infinitive: to annunciate
• gerund: annunciating
• participle: annunciated

Origin and Evolution of annunciator

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'annunciator' originated from the Latin word 'annuntiare' which means 'to announce'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person or device that announces or signals something, the term 'annunciator' has evolved to also include electronic devices used in buildings to indicate the location of a fire or other emergency.