rejoinder

Meanings

• Noun

  A quick and usually witty response to a challenge or criticism.

  - "His rejoinder to her insult was a sarcastic remark that left everyone in stitches."
  - "The debater's clever rejoinder put an end to his opponent's argument."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪd͡ʒˈɔ͡ɪndɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4111097"

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Synonyms

comeback , retort

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rejoinder
recline , decline , obtuse , abjure

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Variants

List of all variants of rejoinder that leads to same result
rejoinder , rejoinders

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Etymology

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From Old French 'rejondre', meaning 'to answer back'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rejoinder' is also used in law to refer to a pleading made in response to a complaint or petition.

2. In the 16th century, rejoinders were a popular form of entertainment at royal courts, with nobles engaging in verbal sparring matches.

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Related Concepts

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1. Retort: Synonym of rejoinder, referring to a quick and witty response.

2. Counterargument: A response to an opposing argument, often used in debates.

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Culture

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Rejoinders have been used in literature and poetry, such as in the exchanges between Beatrice and Dante in Dante's 'Divine Comedy'. They are also a common feature in debates and verbal sparring.

How to Memorize "rejoinder"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person engaging in a verbal sparring match and quickly coming up with a clever rejoinder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rejoinder' with quick wit and a clever response.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rapid Response Rejoinder' to help remember the definition.

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