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contractor

/ˈkɑːntræk.tɚ/
con · trac · tor
Adverb:contractually
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Plural:contractors
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Adjective:contractual
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contractor Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or firm that undertakes a formal agreement to provide materials, labor, or specialized services for a specific project, especially in building and construction.

Example

"The homeowners hired a licensed general contractor to oversee the kitchen renovation."

2

A muscle or anatomical structure that contracts or draws parts of the body together.

Example

"In human anatomy, a contractor muscle works in opposition to an extensor to bend a joint."

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• Rhymes for contractor

• Nearby Words

contract
contractable
contraction
contractor
contractual
contractually
contradict

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Late Latin contractor, an agent noun derived from contrahere ('to draw together, make a bargain'), from com- ('together') and trahere ('to draw or pull').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contractor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contractor
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