scrutator

[ skroo-tey-ter ]

/ skruˈteɪ tər /

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noun

a person who investigates: The scientist, observer, or scrutator will always try to construct a rational theory.

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Origin of scrutator

First recorded in 1570–80; from Latin scrūtātor “searcher, examiner,” equivalent to scrūtā(rī) “to probe, examine closely,” a derivative of the (neuter plural) noun scrūta “discarded items, junk” + -tor agent noun suffix; see scrutiny -tor

Words nearby scrutator

scruple, scruples, scrupulous, scrupulously, scrutable, scrutator, scrutineer, scrutinize, scrutiny, scrutoire, scry

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How to use scrutator in a sentence

Calosoma scrutator, is well named the handsome, for it is one of our most beautiful insects of this class.
American Pomology|J. A. Warder
Scrutator” tells us that in the time of Mr. Meynell “it was not the fashion to have second horses in the field.
The Horsewoman|Alice M. Hayes
As usual in such cases, 'Scrutator' proceeded to make short work of him.
Sharps and Flats|John Nevil Maskelyne
"Scrutator," who followed, disclaimed any personal grievance.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 156, Jan. 1, 191910964|Various10964

A remonstrance has reached me from Scrutator on the subject of Knot I., which he declares was "no problem at all."
A Tangled Tale|Lewis Carroll

British Dictionary definitions for scrutator

scrutator

/ (skruːˈteɪtə) /

noun

a person who examines or scrutinizes

Word Origin for scrutator

from Latin, from scrūtārī to search

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