noun
agonist
Agonist (noun) means someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon), protagonist.
noun
1
Someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon), protagonist.
2
The muscle that contracts while the other relaxes.
3
A molecule that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin agōnista, from Ancient Greek ἀγωνιστής (agōnistḗs, “combatant, champion”). By surface analysis, agon or agony + -ist.
Rhymes for agonist
Zionist
arsonist
antagonist
cartoonist
protagonist
illusionist
tobacconist
abolitionist
receptionist
nutritionist
exhibitionist
perfectionist
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of agonist?
"agonist" (noun) means someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon), protagonist.
What are the different meanings of agonist?
"agonist" has 3 main meanings: 1. Someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon), protagonist; 2. The muscle that contracts while the other relaxes; 3. A molecule that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction.