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Word Forms of “Editor”

Someone who reads and fixes other people's writing to make it better before it is published.

Word Family of Editor

What is the noun of editor? — editor

editor

What is the adjective of editor? — editorial

editorial

How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence

  • The editor carefully reviewed the manuscript before sending it to print. B1
  • She worked as an editor at a major publishing house for ten years. B1
  • The newspaper editor decided which stories would appear on the front page. B1

Word Form Patterns for Editor

-al

Adds **-al** to form an adjective meaning relating to. Example: editor → editorial.

Origin and Word Formation of Editor

From Latin 'editus' (brought out, produced) via Old French 'edite'.

Common Word Form Mistakes with Editor

Wrong: The editor make important changes to the text.

Correct: The editor makes important changes to the text.

Third-person singular verb needs -s with 'editor' (he/she/it makes).

Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Editor

What are the word forms of “editor”?

The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.

What part of speech is “editor”?

“editor” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.

Where does “editor” come from?

From Latin 'editus' (brought out, produced) via Old French 'edite'.

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