Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

disputant


Meanings
  • noun

    Person who disputes or opposes, debater, contestant


Variants
List of all variants of disputant that leads to same result
disputant , disputants
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Latin word 'disputare', meaning 'to discuss' or 'to debate'


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The word 'disputant' comes from the Latin word 'disputare', which means 'to discuss' or 'to debate'

  2. In medieval Spain, disputations were public debates between scholars and theologians on various philosophical and theological issues


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. debater: Someone who engages in a formal debate or argument

  2. contestant: A person who competes or participates in a contest or debate


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In Spanish literature, the 'disputant' is a common figure in debates and philosophical discussions, particularly during the medieval period.

How to Memorize "disputant"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person engaging in a heated debate or argument

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of a disagreement or debate

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word by associating it with the Spanish word 'disputar', meaning 'to debate'


Memorize "disputant" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize disputant is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.