communicator
UK[kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪ.tər]US[kəˈmjuː.nə.keɪ.t̬ɚ]
n
a person who is able to convey information and ideas effectively to others.
n
a device or system used for sending and receiving information, such as a radio or a piece of software.
Morpheme Breakdown
commun
icat
or
commun
common, shared
icat
make, cause
or
agent suffix
Etymology
the word communicator is built upon the latin root 'communicare', meaning to share, impart, or make common. this verb itself derives from 'communis' (common) combined with the productive suffix '-icāre' indicating causation. the literal sense is thus "to make common," which perfectly encapsulates the core function of sharing information. the english agent suffix '-or' was then appended, creating a noun that denotes one who or that which performs this act of sharing, evolving from the concrete idea of sharing physical items to the abstract exchange of messages, ideas, and data.
Analysis
Structure: commun (common, shared) + icat (make, cause) + or (agent suffix)
commun is from latin 'communis', meaning common, public, shared. icat is a variant of the latin verbal suffix '-icāre', meaning to make or cause. or is a latin agent noun suffix denoting a person or thing that performs an action.
Examples
she is an excellent communicator, able to explain complex topics with clarity.
the pilot used the onboard communicator to contact air traffic control.
as a leader, being an effective communicator is more important than being the most knowledgeable person in the room.