Machinator

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Pronunciation: /məˈkɪˌneɪtər/

Definitions of machinator

noun a person who plots or schemes, especially in a devious way

Example Sentences

A1 The machinator was caught red-handed by the police.

A2 The machinator was a mastermind behind the elaborate scheme.

B1 The machinator carefully planned every detail of the heist.

B2 The machinator's motives for the crime were finally revealed in court.

C1 The machinator's manipulation tactics were exposed during the investigation.

C2 The machinator's network of accomplices was vast and well-organized.

Examples of machinator in a Sentence

formal The machinator behind the scheme was finally brought to justice.

informal I heard that the machinator got caught red-handed.

slang The machinator thought they could pull a fast one, but they got caught.

figurative The political machinator carefully orchestrated the downfall of his rival.

Grammatical Forms of machinator

past tense

machinated

plural

machinators

comparative

more machinator

superlative

most machinator

present tense

machinates

future tense

will machinate

perfect tense

has machinated

continuous tense

is machinating

singular

machinator

positive degree

machinator

infinitive

to machinate

gerund

machinating

participle

machinated

Origin and Evolution of machinator

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'machinator' originated from Latin, derived from the verb 'machinari' meaning to contrive or plot.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'machinator' has evolved to refer to someone who schemes or plots, often with negative connotations of deceit or manipulation.