Respondent or Respondant
Correct spelling “respondent” vs incorrect “respondant.”
respondant
Incorrect spelling - “Respondant” is incorrect; misused with ‘a’.
"respondant" is a common misspelling of "respondent". Always use "respondent" when referring to the correct word.
respondent
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Respondent” is a person who replies, answers, or participates in a survey or legal case.
Definition of respondent
"respondent": “Respondent” is a person who replies, answers, or participates in a survey or legal case.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for respondent
- • answerer
- • participant
Usage Examples
"Correct:" The respondent answered all questions.
"Correct:" Legal respondents must appear in court.
"Correct:" Survey respondents provided feedback.
"Incorrect:" The respondant answered all questions.
"Incorrect:" Legal respondants must appear.
Notes:
- • Always use 'e', not 'a', in the middle.
- • Common typo: vowel substitution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Respondent.
Q: Is 'respondant' correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning?
A: Person who replies or answers.
Q: Example?
A: Respondents answered quickly.
Q: Common mistake?
A: Replacing 'e' with 'a'.
Summary
""Respondent" is correct; 'respondant' is wrong. Refers to a person who answers or replies."