agonist

A noun with multiple meanings: the main character in a story; a participant in a contest; a contracting muscle; or a biochemical substance that activates a cellular receptor.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: главный герой в истории; участник состязания; сокращающаяся мышца; или биохимическое вещество, активирующее клеточный рецептор.esSustantivo con varios significados: protagonista de una historia; participante en una competición; músculo que se contrae; o sustancia bioquímica que activa un receptor celular.frNom désignant le personnage principal d'une histoire, un participant à une compétition, un muscle qui se contracte, ou une substance biochimique qui active un récepteur cellulaire.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: Hauptfigur einer Geschichte; Teilnehmer an einem Wettkampf; ein Muskel, der eine Bewegung ausführt; oder eine biochemische Substanz, die einen Zellrezeptor aktiviert.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: protagonista de uma história; participante de uma competição; músculo que se contrai para produzir movimento; ou substância bioquímica que ativa um receptor celular.zh多义词：故事中的主角；竞赛的参加者；收缩的肌肉（主动肌）；或激活细胞受体的生化物质（激动剂）。arاسم متعدد المعاني: البطل الرئيسي في قصة؛ المشارك في مسابقة؛ العضلة القابضة المسؤولة عن الحركة؛ أو مادة كيميائية حيوية تنشط مستقبلات الخلية.

1. Principal character in fiction B2 formal art

   The main character in a story, play, or other work of fiction, often driving the plot forward.

   • The agonist in the novel struggles against societal norms.
   • Shakespeare's Hamlet is a complex agonist.
   • The film's agonist undergoes a significant transformation.

   ruГлавный геройesProtagonistafrPersonnage principaldeHauptfigurptProtagonistazh主角arالبطل الرئيسي

   同义词: heroheroineleadprotagonist

   反义词: antagonist

2. Participant in a contest C1 formal

   A person who takes part in a struggle, competition, or conflict, especially in ancient Greek contests.

   • The agonists in the ancient games were highly trained athletes.
   • Each agonist fought fiercely for victory in the arena.
   • The debate featured two skilled agonists.

   ruУчастник состязанияesParticipante en una contiendafragoniste (participant à un concours)deTeilnehmer am WettkampfptParticipante de competiçãozh竞赛参与者arالمُشارِك في المُنافسة

   同义词: combatantcompetitorcontendercontestantparticipant

3. Contracting muscle C1 formal medical

   A muscle that contracts to produce a specific movement, while the opposing muscle relaxes.

   • The biceps brachii acts as an agonist during elbow flexion.
   • Physical therapy focuses on strengthening the agonist muscle.
   • The agonist and antagonist work together for smooth motion.

   ruМышца-агонистesMúsculo agonistafrMuscle agonistedeAgonistptMúsculo agonistazh主动肌arالعضلة العاملة

   同义词: prime moverprotagonist

   反义词: antagonist

4. Biochemical agent C1 formal medical

   A substance, such as a drug, that binds to a receptor and triggers a physiological response in the body.

   • This drug acts as a dopamine agonist in the brain.
   • The agonist stimulates the receptor to produce a therapeutic effect.
   • Researchers are developing a new agonist for pain relief.

   ruАгонистesagonista (bioquímico)fragoniste (biochimie)deAgonistptAgonistazh激动剂arمحفز مستقبلات

   同义词: activatormimetic

   反义词: antagonist

• agonists plural form
• agonists' possessive plural form
• agonist's possessive singular form