originators

IPA/əˈrɪdʒ.ən.eɪ.tər/
KK[ɚˈɪdʒənˌetɚz]IPA/əˈrɪdʒ.ən.eɪ.t̬ɚ/

originators — noun

  • originatorssingular
  • originatorsesplural

1. people who are the first to develop a new idea, method, or thing, leading to its

1.名詞B2
釋義

people who are the first to develop a new idea, method, or thing, leading to its existence so that others can use or build upon it

例句

Romi, the originator of the school's recycling programme, gave a talk about reducing waste.

appositive noun phrase identifying the originator

The originators of the annual food festival wanted to bring local restaurants together each summer.

originators of + event/initiative

同義詞
  • creator

    more general — any maker of something; originator emphasises being first

  • inventor

    strongly associated with physical devices or processes; originator is broader (ideas, methods, events)

  • founder

    specifically about starting an organisation or institution; originator can apply to non-institutional ideas

  • pioneer

    highlights being early and paving the way for others; stronger connotation of exploration or risk

反義詞
  • follower

    someone who adopts or supports what an originator started

  • imitator

    someone who copies rather than creating something new

文法句型

originator of [something]

one of the originators of [something]

用法筆記

Often used in the plural even when referring to a single person within the phrase 'one of the originators', because the person is one among several founders. Singular 'originator' is also common for a single individual.

常見錯誤

❌Einstein was the originator of the light bulb.
✅Edison is generally known as the inventor of the light bulb.
💡'originator' fits ideas, systems, or movements; 'inventor' is better for a specific physical device.
❌She was the originator of the broken chair.
✅She was the one who broke the chair.
💡'originator' is about starting something new or creative, not about causing damage or accidents.