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Factotum
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faktohtum
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Simple meaning
What does Factotum mean?
A factotum is a person who does many different jobs.
Dictionary definition
A person who does many different kinds of work or handles many tasks.
Example sentences
Factotum in a sentence
easy
The office factotum fixed shelves, answered calls, and sorted mail.
medium
In the story, the factotum helped everyone in the old hotel.
hard
A small business may depend on a factotum who can solve many practical problems.
Synonyms
Words like Factotum
handymanUse for a person skilled at many repair or practical tasks.
assistantUse for a person who helps with different tasks.
Antonyms
Opposite words
specialistUse for a person focused on one specific kind of work.
expertUse for a person with deep skill in one area.
Word family
Factotum word family
Base word
factotum
noun
factotums
More than one factotum.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does factotum mean?
A factotum handles many different tasks.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to factotum?
An assistant can be someone who helps with many tasks.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of factotum?
A specialist focuses on one area, while a factotum does many types of work.
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