Learn English – A word to describe somebody who likes to understand how something works

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I'm looking for a word that can be used to describe a person who likes to understand how something works and tries to make the same thing in their own way.

Example sentence:

  • Euros is always taking something apart to see how it works … then she will try to build a better one. She is a real ____.

Best Answer

The word tinkerer might fit. To tinker can mean "to repair, adjust, or work with something in an unskilled or experimental manner" (Merriam-Webster). It's the "experimental" part that could make it work for your case.

He's been tinkering with cars since he was a kid, and now he's a tinkerer who knows nearly as much as a mechanic. [source]

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