Latin · suffix
-ant-
present participle ending
Words sharing this root
aberrantDeparting from what is normal or expected.adjutantA military officer who assists a commander with administration.adulterantA substance added to another that reduces its purity or quality.applicantA person who formally asks to be considered for something.arrogantActing as though one is better or more important than others.ascendantGrowing or prevailing power or influence.aspirantSeeking a position or achievement, or a person doing so.celebrantA participant in a formal celebration.concomitantAccompanying or associated with something else.consonantA speech sound formed by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract.deviantDeparting from accepted standards or behavior, or a person who does so.dissonantLacking harmony or agreement.dominantExercising the strongest influence or control.expectantAwaiting an anticipated event.expectorantAiding the clearing of mucus from the airways.hesitantSlow to act or decide because of uncertainty or reluctance.immigrantA person who moves to live permanently in another country, or relating to such people.importantHaving great significance, value, or influence.indignantAngry at something seen as unfair or insulting.informantA person who supplies information.inhabitantA person or animal living in a particular place.irritantSomething that provokes an uncomfortable response.jubilantFeeling or expressing great joy, especially at a success.lubricantA substance that reduces friction between surfaces.luxuriantGrowing or developing in a rich, abundant way.mendicantA person who lives by begging, especially for religious reasons, or relating to this way of life.mutantAn organism or cell changed by a genetic mutation, or having such a change.occupantA person living in or using a place or vehicle.participantA person who takes part in an activity or event.radiantSending light or energy outward from a source.recalcitrantStubbornly resisting authority, control, or guidance, or a person who does so.relaxantCausing relaxation or reducing tension.reluctantUnwilling or hesitant to do something.repugnantCausing strong disgust or disapproval.resultantProduced as the combined outcome of preceding influences.sibilantA hissing sound like s or sh, or having this sound.supplicantHumbly asking for something, or a person doing so.triumphantHaving achieved success or showing joy and pride in it.vacantNot currently occupied or filled.variantA form that differs somewhat from another version of the same thing.vibrantFull of striking energy or intensity.