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“Stater” or “Stator”

stater / stator are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

stater s·t·EY·t·er

  • nounany of the various silver or gold coins of ancient Greece.
  • nouna resident of a particular state or group of states.

stator

  • nounmechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves.
Usage

Examples in context

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“stater”

  • Expensive prostitutes could charge a stater (four drachmas), or more, like…

“stator”

  • …Heysham 2 power station; the stator from one of the turbines…

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