How Do You Spell MORDANT?

Pronunciation: [mˈɔːdənt] (IPA)

Mordant is a word with an interesting spelling. It is pronounced /ˈmɔːdənt/ in IPA, with the stress on the first syllable. The word derives from the Latin word "mordere" which means "to bite". The letters "d" and "a" in the word "mordant" are silent, which makes the word tricky to spell. The correct spelling is often memorized by the phrase "MORbidly ADEPT with a DECANTer". Mordant is used to describe a biting, sarcastic, or caustic tone.

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MORDANT Meaning and Definition

  1. Mordant is an adjective that refers to something that is sharply critical, cutting, or sarcastic in speech, tone, or style. It describes a remark, comment, or attitude that is biting or incisive, often used to expose flaws, hypocrisy, or weakness with a degree of harshness or irony. This term originates from the Latin word "mordēre," which means "to bite."

    A mordant person possesses the ability to craft witty and scathing remarks, often using humor to illuminate the faults or absurdities they perceive in others. They have a sharp and clever way of expressing their discontent or disapproval, making their observations stinging and memorable.

    Mordant humor or satire can be found in various forms of literature and entertainment, from witty plays and novels to caustic stand-up comedy routines. It is used to provoke thought, challenge social norms, or expose the human condition in a manner that is both incisive and amusing. Despite its sharpness, mordant humor can be appreciated for its cleverness and perceptiveness.

    However, mordant remarks can also inflict pain or offend others, especially when used without consideration or sensitivity. It is important to exercise caution when employing mordant language, as it may cause harm or strain relationships when its impact is not fully understood or intended.

  2. A substance, such as alum, used to make fast a dye or stain.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • Any substance employed to fix and give permanency or brilliancy to the colour produced by dye-stuffs; any adhesive matter by which gold-leaf is made to adhere.
    • Serving to fix colours; biting; caustic.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of MORDANT

The word mordant comes from the Old French word mordant which means biting or sharp. It is derived from the present participle of the verb mordre, which means to bite. This Old French word can be traced back to the Latin word mordere with the same meaning. Ultimately, the Latin word is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root *merd-, which means to bite.

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Plural form of MORDANT is MORDANTS

Conjugate verb Mordant

CONDITIONAL

I would mordant
you would mordant
he/she/it would mordant
we would mordant
they would mordant

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be mordanting
you would be mordanting
he/she/it would be mordanting
we would be mordanting
they would be mordanting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have mordant
you would have mordant
he/she/it would have mordant
we would have mordant
they would have mordant

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been mordanting
you would have been mordanting
he/she/it would have been mordanting
we would have been mordanting
they would have been mordanting

FUTURE

I will mordant
you will mordant
he/she/it will mordant
we will mordant
they will mordant

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be mordanting
you will be mordanting
he/she/it will be mordanting
we will be mordanting
they will be mordanting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have mordanted
you will have mordanted
he/she/it will have mordanted
we will have mordanted
they will have mordanted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been mordanting
you will have been mordanting
he/she/it will have been mordanting
we will have been mordanting
they will have been mordanting

IMPERATIVE

you mordant
we let´s mordant

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to mordant

PAST

I mordanted
you mordanted
he/she/it mordanted
we mordanted
they mordanted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was mordanting
you were mordanting
he/she/it was mordanting
we were mordanting
they were mordanting

PAST PARTICIPLE

mordanted

PAST PERFECT

I had mordanted
you had mordanted
he/she/it had mordanted
we had mordanted
they had mordanted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been mordanting
you had been mordanting
he/she/it had been mordanting
we had been mordanting
they had been mordanting

PRESENT

I mordant
you mordant
he/she/it mordants
we mordant
they mordant

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am mordanting
you are mordanting
he/she/it is mordanting
we are mordanting
they are mordanting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

mordanting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mordanted
you have mordanted
he/she/it has mordanted
we have mordanted
they have mordanted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been mordanting
you have been mordanting
he/she/it has been mordanting
we have been mordanting
they have been mordanting

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