Pundit

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌndɪt/

Definitions of pundit

noun a person who is an expert in a particular subject or field and is often called upon to give their opinions to the public

Example Sentences

A1 The pundit on TV said it will rain tomorrow.

A2 She is considered a pundit in the field of economics.

B1 The political pundit analyzed the election results on the news.

B2 As a sports pundit, he often predicts the outcome of games correctly.

C1 The pundit's commentary on the current geopolitical situation was insightful.

C2 The renowned pundit's opinion on climate change is highly respected in academic circles.

Examples of pundit in a Sentence

formal The political pundit provided insightful analysis on the upcoming election.

informal The sports pundit predicted the outcome of the game with confidence.

slang The TV pundit spilled the tea on the latest celebrity gossip.

figurative The financial pundit is known for always reading between the lines to predict market trends.

Grammatical Forms of pundit

• past tense: pundited
• plural: pundits
• comparative: more pundit
• superlative: most pundit
• present tense: pundits
• future tense: will pundit
• perfect tense: have pundited
• continuous tense: is punditing
• singular: pundit
• positive degree: pundit
• infinitive: to pundit
• gerund: punditing
• participle: pundited

Origin and Evolution of pundit

First Known Use: 1676 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The word 'pundit' originated from the Sanskrit term 'pandita', which means learned or knowledgeable.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in India to refer to a learned scholar or teacher, the term 'pundit' evolved in English to describe a knowledgeable expert or commentator, especially in the field of politics or journalism.