litigious
|li-ti-gious|
/lɪˈtɪdʒəs/
inclined to dispute / prone to sue
Etymology
'litigious' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'litigiosus', where 'litigium' meant 'dispute' and the suffix '-osus' meant 'full of'.
'litigious' changed from Latin 'litigiosus' into Middle English (via Anglo-French/Middle French forms) and eventually became the modern English adjective 'litigious'.
Initially it meant 'full of dispute or quarrels', but over time it evolved to the current meaning of 'inclined to engage in litigation' or 'relating to lawsuits'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
prone to engage in lawsuits or to take legal action; likely to sue or be involved in litigation.
The company became increasingly litigious, suing competitors over patent disputes.
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Last updated: 2026/01/04 04:58