Old French · suffix
-ant
present-participle ending
Words sharing this root
accountanta person whose job is to maintain or examine financial recordsattendantA person employed to help or serve people or supervise a place.combatantA person or group engaged in or prepared for fighting.complainantA person who makes a formal complaint or accusation.covenantA solemn agreement or promise, or to make one.defendantA person or party accused or sued in court.discordantClashing or unpleasantly out of harmony.dormantTemporarily inactive but capable of becoming active.gallantBrave and noble in action or bearing.pendantA light fixture suspended from a ceiling.pendantA hanging ornament, especially one worn on a necklace.pleasantGiving enjoyment or satisfaction.poignantDeeply moving, often with a feeling of sadness.pursuantIn accordance with a law, rule, or agreement.rampantSpreading or growing excessively without control.repentantFeeling or showing regret for wrongdoing.servantSomeone working in the service of another.studentA person who studies, especially at a school or college.trenchantSharp and forceful in expression or effect.valiantBrave and determined in danger or difficulty