Word 'agonist' in Other Languages
- agonist in Assamese অসমীয়া
- agonist in Bengali বাংলা
- agonist in Bodo बड़ो
- agonist in Dogri डोगरी
- agonist in English
- agonist in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- agonist in Hindi हिन्दी
- agonist in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- agonist in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- agonist in Konkani कोंकणी
- agonist in Maithili মৈথিলী
- agonist in Malayalam മലയാളം
- agonist in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- agonist in Marathi मराठी
- agonist in Nepali नेपाली
- agonist in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- agonist in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- agonist in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- agonist in Santali
- agonist in Sindhi سنڌي
- agonist in Tamil தமிழ்
- agonist in Telugu తెలుగు
- agonist in Urdu اُردُو
agonist
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈæɡ.ə.nɪst/
Definitions
- A substance that activates a receptor to produce a biological response.
- A person engaged in a struggle or contest; a protagonist.
Usage Examples
- "In pharmacology, an agonist binds to receptors to initiate a cellular response."
- "The athlete was seen as an agonist in the face of adversity."
Etymology
From Greek agōnistēs (contestant, champion), from agōn (contest).
Synonyms
- Protagonist
- Champion
- Activating agent
Antonyms
- Antagonist
- Opponent
- Inhibitor
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | प्रतियोगी | /prə.tiː.oː.ɡiː/ |
| Spanish | agonista | /aɡoˈnista/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈæɡ.ə.nɪst/
- American English: /ˈæɡ.oʊ.nɪst/
Historical Usage
The term 'agonist' has been used in scientific and literary contexts since the 17th century.
Cultural Nuances
'Agonist' is often contrasted with 'antagonist' in discussions of biology, literature, and philosophy.
More Information
Agonists in Pharmacology
Agonists play a crucial role in activating cellular pathways, particularly in drug development and treatment strategies.