disputants
|dis-pu-tants|
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/dɪˈspjuːtənts/
(disputant)
argument participant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disputant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'disputare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'putare' meant 'to reckon or think.'
Historical Evolution
'disputare' transformed into the French word 'disputer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disputant' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reckon or think apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who engages in a dispute.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals engaged in a dispute or argument.
The disputants presented their arguments to the mediator.
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Last updated: 2025/02/15 00:06