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agonisti — meaning in English

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English meaning

agonist noun A person taking part in a struggle or contest, such as the main character in a story.

Senses

agonisti is used for these senses in English:

agonist The muscle that contracts while the other relaxes.
agonist (biochemistry, pharmacology) A molecule that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction.

agonist — full definition

noun A person taking part in a struggle or contest, such as the main character in a story.
noun (anatomy) A muscle that tightens while an opposing muscle relaxes to produce movement.
noun (biology) A substance that binds to a receptor in the body and triggers a response.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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