Participant

Pronunciation: /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpənt/

Definitions of participant

noun a person who takes part in something, such as a meeting or event

Example Sentences

A1 The participant in the race finished last.

A2 The participants in the study were asked to fill out a questionnaire.

B1 The workshop had a maximum of 20 participants.

B2 The conference attracted participants from all over the world.

C1 The participant's feedback was crucial in shaping the final decision.

C2 The participant's expertise in the field was evident during the discussion.

Examples of participant in a Sentence

formal The participant in the study was asked to fill out a questionnaire.

informal The person taking part in the study had to answer some questions.

slang The study dude had to do a survey.

figurative The player in the research project had to provide feedback.

Grammatical Forms of participant

• past tense: participated
• plural: participants
• comparative: more participative
• superlative: most participative
• present tense: participates
• future tense: will participate
• perfect tense: has participated
• continuous tense: is participating
• singular: participant
• positive degree: participant
• infinitive: to participate
• gerund: participating
• participle: participating

Origin and Evolution of participant

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'participant' originated from the Latin word 'participans' which is the present participle of 'participare', meaning 'to share' or 'to take part in'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'participant' has retained its original meaning of someone who takes part in an activity or event. However, its usage has expanded to include a wider range of contexts beyond just events or activities.