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1. (adj.) deponent
(of a verb in Latin or Greek) appearing only in the passive or Greek middle-voice forms, but with active meaning.
2. (n.) deponent
a person who gives evidence.
3. deponent
a deponent verb.
Etymology: (1520–30; < L dēpōnent-, s. of dēpōnēns, prp. of dēpōnere. See depone , -ent)
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1. (noun) testifier, deponent, deposer
a person who testifies or gives a deposition
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1. (adj) deponent
having a passive form with an active meaning, as certain latin and Greek verbs
2. (verb) deponent
one who deposes or testifies under oath; one who gives evidence; usually, one who testifies in writing
3. (verb) deponent
a deponent verb
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