Agonist
/ˈæɡ.ə.nɪst/noun
A person or character who opposes another in a literary work or a substance that activates a receptor in the body.
Did you know?The word 'agonist' traces back to ancient Greek contests where athletes fought not just for victory but for honor, reflecting the duality of struggle and achievement in our lives.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀγωνιστής
“One who competes or struggles, often in a contest or conflict.”
Late Latin
Latin
agonista
“A competitor, especially in a struggle or contest.”
16th Century
English
agonist
“One who struggles or competes, especially in a theatrical or literary context.”
Modern English
English
agonist
“A term used in both literature and pharmacology to denote a character or substance that actively engages in conflict.”
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