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elicitor

/ɛˈlɪsɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does elicitor mean?

noun

A person or thing that elicits something, such as a response or a reaction. An agent that induces or brings about a particular effect or reaction.

Example

"The doctor was the elicitor of the patient's symptoms, carefully questioning her to determine the cause of her illness."

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