informant

Meanings

• noun

  A person who provides information or advice

  - "The police informant provided crucial information that led to the arrest of the suspect."
  - "John was an informant for the intelligence agency."
  - "The whistleblower was an informant who exposed the corruption in the company."

---

Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈfɔːmənt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80949475"

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with informant
informer , formidable , admirable , residual

---

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. informant (en) : A person who provides information or advice
   

2. informant (en) : A person who is being informed or kept informed
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of informant that leads to same result
informant , informants

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Middle English (denoting a secret agent or spy): from Old French enformer, from en- 'in' + former 'make, shape'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'informant' is derived from the Latin word 'informare', which means 'to shape or form'.

2. Informants have been used in various forms of art, such as in the painting 'The Informer' by Jan Steen.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. confidential informant: A person who provides information to law enforcement or other authorities on a confidential basis.

2. whistleblower: A person who exposes illegal or unethical activities within an organization.

---

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.

Informants have been used throughout history in various capacities, from spies and secret agents to whistleblowers and confidential sources. They have played significant roles in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, Raskolnikov relies on an informant to help him solve the murder of the pawnbroker.

How to Memorize "informant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person sharing information with someone else in a quiet, confidential manner.
   - Visualize the word 'informant' written out in large letters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'informant' with the idea of providing information or advice.
   - Think of a secret agent or spy when you hear the word 'informant'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'In Formation Ants' to remember the definition of informant.
   - Create a mental image of an informant as a 'know-it-all' character.

---

Memorize "informant" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize informant 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.