Disputant

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpjuːtənt/

Definitions of disputant

noun a person who is engaged in a dispute or argument

Example Sentences

A1 The disputant argued with his neighbor over the property line.

A2 The disputant presented their case in front of the judge.

B1 The disputant refused to back down, leading to a lengthy legal battle.

B2 The disputant's lawyer advised them on how to approach the negotiation.

C1 The disputant's reputation as a skilled debater preceded them in the courtroom.

C2 The disputant's eloquent arguments swayed the jury in their favor.

Examples of disputant in a Sentence

formal The disputant presented their arguments eloquently during the court hearing.

informal The disputant wouldn't stop arguing with the other party.

slang The disputant was really getting into it with the other person.

figurative The disputant's words were like swords in the heated debate.

Grammatical Forms of disputant

• past tense: disputed
• plural: disputants
• comparative: more disputant
• superlative: most disputant
• present tense: disputes
• future tense: will dispute
• perfect tense: has disputed
• continuous tense: is disputing
• singular: disputant
• positive degree: disputant
• infinitive: to dispute
• gerund: disputing
• participle: disputing

Origin and Evolution of disputant

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'disputant' originated from the Latin word 'disputant-', which is the present participle of 'disputare' meaning 'to discuss or argue'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disputant' has retained its original meaning of someone engaged in a dispute or argument, but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to anyone involved in a disagreement or debate.