HeyRuaHow to say “effector” in Irish
- Irish:
- éifeachtóir
- English:
- effector
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-fokh-toh-ir” /ˈeːfʲəxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- éifeachtóirí (effectors)
- Genitive singular:
- éifeachtóra, an éifeachtóra (e.g. feidhm an éifeachtóra, function of the effector)
- Genitive plural:
- éifeachtóirí, na n-éifeachtóirí (e.g. feidhmeanna na n-éifeachtóirí, the functions of the effectors)
What does “éifeachtóir” mean?
- effector
- In biology, a muscle, gland or organ that responds to a signal from a nerve.Also: effector organ, effector cell.
“Éifeachtóir” with the article
The plural of effector in Irish is éifeachtóirí. Here is éifeachtóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Éifeachtóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éifeachtóir, the Irish word for effector.
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Effector in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for effector?
The Irish for effector is éifeachtóir (pronounced “AY-fokh-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is éifeachtóirí.
How do you pronounce éifeachtóir in Irish?
Éifeachtóir is said like “AY-fokh-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈeːfʲəxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of effector in Irish?
The plural of éifeachtóir is éifeachtóirí; with the article, na héifeachtóirí means “the effectors”. The genitive plural is éifeachtóirí, as in feidhmeanna na n-éifeachtóirí (the functions of the effectors).
Why does éifeachtóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éifeachtóir (the effector), a héifeachtóir (her effector), a n-éifeachtóir (their effector), na héifeachtóirí (the effectors).
What is the opposite of 'éifeachtóir' in a reflex arc?
The receptor is 'glacadóir'; it detects the stimulus, while the 'éifeachtóir' carries out the response.
