Mitigator

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪtəˌɡeɪtər/

Definitions of mitigator

noun a person or thing that mitigates, or lessens the severity or seriousness of something

Example Sentences

A1 The mitigator helped reduce the impact of the mistake.

A2 The insurance policy served as a mitigator for potential financial losses.

B1 The safety measures acted as a mitigator against workplace accidents.

B2 The company implemented various mitigators to minimize risks during the project.

C1 The legal team advised on using mitigators to avoid potential lawsuits.

C2 The environmental impact assessment included recommendations for mitigators to protect the ecosystem.

Examples of mitigator in a Sentence

formal The lawyer presented evidence of the mitigator to reduce the defendant's sentence.

informal The attorney showed the mitigator to lower the punishment for the accused.

slang The legal team brought up the mitigator to cut the guy some slack.

figurative The apology served as a mitigator for the misunderstanding between them.

Grammatical Forms of mitigator

• past tense: mitigated
• plural: mitigators
• comparative: more mitigating
• superlative: most mitigating
• present tense: mitigates
• future tense: will mitigate
• perfect tense: has mitigated
• continuous tense: is mitigating
• singular: mitigator
• positive degree: mitigator
• infinitive: to mitigate
• gerund: mitigating
• participle: mitigated

Origin and Evolution of mitigator

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mitigator' originated from the Latin word 'mitigare', which means to make less severe or intense.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mitigator' has evolved to specifically refer to someone or something that helps to lessen the impact or severity of something, such as a mitigating factor in a legal case.