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respondent

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈspɒndənt/

KK: /rɪˈspɑndənt/

adjective
Definition

Not applicable as 'respondent' is not an adjective; it is primarily used as a noun referring to a person who responds, especially in a legal context.


Example

The respondent provided their testimony during the trial.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the survey they conducted at school?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard the respondent feedback was really positive.
Sloth A
I wonder how many students actually participated in it.
Sloth B
I think a lot did; it's always good to hear from the respondent side.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
answering
reactive
responsive
Antonyms
unresponsive
inactive
indifferent
noun
Definition

A person who answers questions or provides information, especially in a legal context or survey.


Example

The respondent provided detailed answers to the survey questions.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the survey?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think they need more respondents to get accurate results.
Sloth A
Exactly! It’s important to have diverse opinions.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Respondent → It is formed from "respondere" (meaning to answer) and the suffix "-ent" (meaning one who). A respondent is one who answers or replies, particularly in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'answers' ('respondere') — that's why a respondent is a person who replies.

Visually Confused Words
corespondent
despondent
predespondent
correspondent
undespondent
preponderant
predisponent
despondently
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
defendant
replying
participant
Antonyms
plaintiff
accuser
prosecutor