prompter
prompter Lexical Profile
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• noun
An electronic device that displays a scrolling script to a speaker or television presenter; a teleprompter.
"The news anchor read the evening broadcast smoothly from the prompter mounted on the camera."
A person seated out of sight of the audience who supplies forgotten words or lines to actors or singers during a theatrical performance.
"When the lead actor blanked on his monologue, the prompter whispered the opening words from the wings."
A person or thing that reminds, incites, or encourages someone to take action.
"Her conscience served as a constant prompter to do the right thing."
• adjective
Comparative form of prompt: done more quickly, immediately, or without delay.
"A prompter response from the customer service team would have resolved the billing issue much sooner."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the verb 'prompt' (derived from Latin 'promptus', meaning 'brought forth' or 'ready') combined with the agentive suffix '-er', originally denoting a person who assists actors or speakers with forgotten lines.