Definition

A person who prepares technical drawings or plans, often for buildings or machinery.

Example

The draftsperson created detailed blueprints for the new office building.

Conversation

I met a really interesting draftsperson at the art fair yesterday.

Oh really? What did they do?

They showed me some amazing architectural designs they created.

That sounds awesome! I'd love to see their work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Draftsperson → It is formed from "draft" (from Middle English *drafte*, meaning a preliminary version or outline) and "person" (from Latin *persona*, meaning a human being or individual). The word "draftsperson" refers to a person who creates preliminary designs or outlines, typically in fields like architecture or engineering.

Memory Tip

Think of someone creating a 'preliminary version' ('draft') of a design — that's what a draftsperson does.

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