Definition

A person or device that cancels something, often used in the context of stopping or negating a signal or event.

Example

The canceler was used to stop the noise from the speakers.

Conversation

Have you seen that new canceler device everyone is talking about?

Yeah, I heard it can block out all background noise!

I could really use a canceler when I’m studying at the coffee shop.

For sure! It would help you concentrate so much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Canceler → It is formed from "cancel" (from Latin "cancellare", meaning to cross out or make void) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A canceler is a person who makes something void or null.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'crosses out' ('cancellare') something — that's why a canceler is a person who makes something void.

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