participant — a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity or event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity or event
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpənt/
Example Sentences
- The cooking show participant accidentally set his apron on fire while trying to impress the judges.
- Each participant in the research study received a small compensation for their time.
- The marathon participant wore a banana costume and somehow still finished in the top 10.
participant
NOUN[/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpənt/]
a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity or event
Every participant in the marathon pinned a number and stretched at the starting line.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'participans', the present participle of 'participare', meaning 'to share in or take part'. The root 'pars' means 'part' and 'capere' means 'to take'.
Breakdown
part- (part) + -icip- (take) + -ant (one who) = participant (one who takes part)
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📝Examples
“The cooking show participant accidentally set his apron on fire while trying to impress the judges.”
“Each participant in the research study received a small compensation for their time.”
“The marathon participant wore a banana costume and somehow still finished in the top 10.”
“Workshop participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops.”
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