Rejoinder

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Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

Definitions of rejoinder

noun a reply, especially a sharp or witty one

Example Sentences

A1 She smiled in response to his rejoinder.

A2 The teacher's rejoinder to the student's question was concise and clear.

B1 His rejoinder to the criticism was well thought out and persuasive.

B2 The lawyer's rejoinder in court effectively countered the opposing argument.

C1 The politician's rejoinder to the journalist's question was eloquent and strategic.

C2 The professor's rejoinder to the student's challenging question showcased his depth of knowledge on the subject.

Examples of rejoinder in a Sentence

formal The lawyer prepared a strong rejoinder to the opposing counsel's argument.

informal She quickly fired back a rejoinder to his comment.

slang Her comeback was a solid rejoinder to his teasing.

figurative His success in the competition was a powerful rejoinder to his critics.

Grammatical Forms of rejoinder

past tense

rejoined

plural

rejoinders

comparative

more rejoinder

superlative

most rejoinder

present tense

rejoins

future tense

will rejoin

perfect tense

have rejoined

continuous tense

is rejoining

singular

rejoinder

positive degree

rejoinder

infinitive

to rejoin

gerund

rejoining

participle

rejoined

Origin and Evolution of rejoinder

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'rejoinder' originated from the Old French word 'rejoindre' which means to reply or respond.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rejoinder' has evolved to specifically refer to a reply or response in a legal context, such as in a court case or legal argument.