escalator
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /N/A/
KK: /N/A/
adjective
Definition
Not a valid English word.
Example
Not available.
Conversation
Have you heard about the escalator wage adjustments at work?
Yeah, I think it's a fair way to keep up with inflation.
I agree! It helps everyone feel more secure in their jobs.
Exactly! It’s nice to know our salaries can adjust as needed.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gradual
incremental
progressive
Antonyms
static
fixed
unchanging
noun
Definition
A moving staircase that carries people up or down between different floors of a building.
Example
I took the escalator to the second floor of the mall.
Conversation
Did you see that escalator in the mall?
Yeah, it was huge!
I was surprised at how fast the escalator moved.
Root Explanation
Escalator is formed from "scala" (meaning ladder in Latin) and the suffix "-tor" (meaning one who or that which). The word escalator refers to a device that functions like a moving ladder, transporting people between different levels.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'ladder' ('scala') that moves to help you go up or down — that's what an escalator does.
Visually Confused Words
saltator
scalar
emasculator
elator