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agent

UK/ˈeɪ̯d͡ʒənt/ US/ˈeɪ̯d͡ʒənt] ~ [ˈeɪ̯d͡ʒn̩t/ very common us

noun

1.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

  • “their research uncovered new disease agents”
2.

a substance that exerts some force or effect

3.

a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations

4.

a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

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6.

the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

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Origin

From Latin agēns, present active participle of agere (“to drive, lead, conduct, manage, perform, do”).

Phrases

  • access agent
  • agent general
  • agent noun
  • agent of influence
  • Agent Orange
  • agent participle
  • alpha-adrenergic blocking agent
  • antibacterial agent

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