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Synonyms & Similar Words
architect
designer
inventor
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technician
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expert
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technician
craftsman
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Meaning of Engineer
A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures.
Definitions
- A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures
- * A person who is trained or skilled in a particular area of engineering, such as electrical engineering or chemical engineering
Etymology of Engineer
The word "engineer" comes from the Old French word "engignier", which is derived from the Latin word "ingenium", meaning "innate quality" or "talent"
The term originally referred to a person who designed or built military engines, such as catapults or siege engines
Over time, the term expanded to include people who designed or built other types of machines or structures
Example Uses
- The engineer designed a new system for purifying water
- * She is a skilled engineer with a degree in mechanical engineering
- * The company hired a team of engineers to develop a new product
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
amateur
beginner
novice
hobbyist
dabbler
layman
nonprofessional
unskilled worker
laborer
manual worker
handyman
DIY enthusiast
nonexpert
ignorant person
untrained person
incompetent person
inept person
clumsy person
careless person
reckless person
thoughtless person
inconsiderate person
inattentive person