engineer
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈɛn.dʒɪ.nɪr/
KK: /ˈɛn.dʒɪ.nɪr/
noun
Definition
A person who is trained to design, build, or maintain engines, machines, or structures, or who works in a specific area of engineering.
Example
She decided to become an engineer because she loves solving complex problems.
Conversation
Did you know my brother is an engineer?
Really? That sounds interesting! What does he work on?
He designs bridges and roads, so he’s always busy.
Wow, that’s impressive! He must have a lot of cool stories.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
designer
builder
creator
Antonyms
amateur
layman
novice
transitive verb
Definition
To design, create, or manage something using technical skills, often related to construction or technology.
Example
The team will engineer a new bridge to improve traffic flow in the city.
Tense Forms
Past: engineered
Past Participle: engineered
Conversation
Did you hear about the project where they engineer new types of crops?
Yeah, it's fascinating how they can improve yields like that.
I wonder what other ways they can engineer better food for us.
Root Explanation
Engineer → It is derived from the Latin word "ingeniator" (meaning to create or devise) which comes from "ingenium" (meaning innate quality, talent, or genius). The word "engineer" refers to someone who creates or devises solutions, particularly in technical fields.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who 'creates' or 'devises' solutions — 'ingeniator' means to create, and that's what an engineer does.
Visually Confused Words
subengineer
engrainer
unengineered
paraengineer
archengineer