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Definition of Generator
1. Noun. An apparatus that produces a vapor or gas.
2. Noun. Engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction.
Terms within: Brush, Rotor, Rotor Coil, Stator, Stator Coil
Generic synonyms: Engine
Derivative terms: Generate
3. Noun. Someone who originates or causes or initiates something. "He was the generator of several complaints"
Specialized synonyms: Coiner
Generic synonyms: Maker, Shaper
Derivative terms: Auctorial, Authorship, Generate
4. Noun. An electronic device for producing a signal voltage.
Definition of Generator
1. n. One who, or that which, generates, begets, causes, or produces.
2. n. Any machine that transforms mechanical into electrical energy; a dynamo.
Definition of Generator
1. Noun. One who, or that which, generates, begets, causes, or produces. ¹
2. Noun. A piece of apparatus, equipment, etc, to convert or change energy from one form to another. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Generator
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Generator
1. 1. One who, or that which, generates, begets, causes, or produces. 2. An apparatus in which vapor or gas is formed from a liquid or solid by means of heat or chemical process, as a steam boiler, gas retort, or vessel for generating carbonic acid gas, etc. 3. The principal sound or sounds by which others are produced; the fundamental note or root of the common chord. Synonym: generating tone. Origin: L. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)