Practitioner

Pronunciation: /prækˈtɪʃənər/

Definitions of practitioner

noun a person actively engaged in an art, discipline, or profession, especially medicine

Example Sentences

A1 The healthcare practitioner checked my temperature.

A2 As a practitioner of yoga, she helps people relax and destress.

B1 The legal practitioner advised me on my rights as a tenant.

B2 The marketing practitioner developed a successful campaign for the new product launch.

C1 The practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine prescribed herbal remedies for my condition.

C2 The practitioner of mindfulness meditation guided us in a session on living in the present moment.

Examples of practitioner in a Sentence

formal The healthcare practitioner provided expert medical advice to the patient.

informal The yoga practitioner taught me some new poses to try at home.

slang The tattoo practitioner hooked me up with some sick ink.

figurative As a seasoned practitioner of meditation, she was able to find inner peace amidst chaos.

Grammatical Forms of practitioner

• past tense: practiced
• plural: practitioners
• comparative: more practiced
• superlative: most practiced
• present tense: practice
• future tense: will practice
• perfect tense: have practiced
• continuous tense: practicing
• singular: practitioner
• positive degree: practitioner
• infinitive: to practice
• gerund: practicing
• participle: practicing

Origin and Evolution of practitioner

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'practitioner' originated from the Latin word 'practicare', which means 'to practice'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'practitioner' evolved to refer to someone actively engaged in a profession or activity, particularly in the field of medicine or law.