discussant
Use Discussant in a sentence
ənt noun
a person who participates in a formal discussion or symposium and is responsible for a specific topic.
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discuss (dɪˈskʌs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to have a conversation about; consider by talking over; debate |
| 2. | to treat (a subject) in speech or writing: the first three volumes discuss basic principles |
| 3. | facetious, rare to eat or drink with enthusiasm |
| [C14: from Late Latin discussus examined, from discutere to investigate, from Latin: to dash to pieces, from | |
| dis'cussant | |
| —n | |
| dis'cusser | |
| —n | |
| dis'cussible | |
| —adj | |
| dis'cussable | |
| —adj | |
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Discussant
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Example sentences
For one, to be a credible discussant one must have studied the language, literature and culture.
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