calculator
Translation
calculator
Examples
I need a calculator for my math test.
I need a calculator for my maths test.
Grammar Patterns
a calculator for ((sth.)) a device for doing (sth.) I need a calculator for my math test.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adding machine, calculating machine
Etymology
From the verb 'calculate' plus the suffix '-or' which denotes an agent or device.
Memory Tips
It's a device that 'calculates for' you. The '-or' suffix often means 'a thing that does'.