catalyst

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catalyst

(noun)

Meaning

something that makes things happen faster

Example

"The new teacher was a catalyst for change in the school."

Synonyms

stimulussparkimpetus

Antonyms

hindrance

More about this word

Word origin
From Greek katalusis, meaning dissolution.
Related word forms
  • adjective: catalytic

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