An alchemist is someone who practiced alchemyan old practice aimed at changing substances and finding cures, the old art of trying to transformchange something into a different form or state matter and discover powerful universal remedies. The word is often used historically, and sometimes figurativelyin a nonliteral, symbolic, or metaphorical sense, for a person who transforms things in a skillful or mysterious way.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/
Easy pronunciation: AL-kə-mist (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the first syllable.
Refers to a person who practiced alchemy.
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Alchemist Meaning
someone who practiced alchemy
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A person who practiced alchemy, especially trying to change base metals into gold or find a universal cure.
Example: Medieval alchemists searched for ways to turn ordinary metals into gold.
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Alchemist Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- alchemy practitioner
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Common Mistakes
- Not every scientist or chemist is an alchemist.
- In modern English, alchemist is usually historical or figurative, not a standard word for a chemist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does alchemist mean?
An alchemist is a person who practiced alchemy, the old study that aimed to transform matter and discover a universal cure or valuable substance.
What is a simple synonym for alchemist?
A simple close synonym is "alchemy practitioner," though it sounds formal and historical.
Is alchemist the same as chemist?
No. A chemist studies chemistry in a scientific way, while an alchemist is linked to the older practice of alchemy.
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