English → Latin
“disputant” in Latin
disputōto estimate or compute; to discuss, debate or argue; to preachcertōto match, vie with, emulate; to fight, wrestle; to contend, compete, race
Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864
disputant s.
disputator (e.g., disputator subtllis; but the word relates to dialectic skill and reasoning powers; it does not imply strife or any opponent; ☞ disceptator does not belong here; its meaning is that of an arbiter or judge): certator (but only Gell., certatores indomiti, sturdy disputants). Mostly by circumlocution. The disputants, ii qui ambigunt (Cic.). He is a sturdy disputant, *homo est concertandi cupidus.
Quick answer
- What is the Latin word for disputant?
- The usual Latin words for “disputant” are disputō, certō. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.
Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.