Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Litigate”
To sue someone or be sued in court; to settle a dispute through the legal system rather than negotiation.
Word Family of Litigate
What is the noun of litigate? — litigation, litigant
What is the verb of litigate? — litigate
What is the adjective of litigate? — litigious, litigated
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The company decided to litigate rather than accept the settlement offer. C2
- Thousands of patients litigated against the pharmaceutical company for negligence. C2
- When negotiations fail, parties often litigate their claims in court. C2
Origin and Word Formation of Litigate
From Latin 'litigare' (to dispute, quarrel). 'Lis' means dispute + 'agere' means to do/drive. The prefix 'lit-' derives from Old Latin 'lites' (strife). Entered English in 16th century as legal terminology.
Common in international legal contexts where disputes escalate to formal court procedures. Litigation is expensive and time-consuming, making it a last resort in many disputes.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Litigate
Wrong: We litigate about the contract terms.
Correct: We litigated the contract dispute in court.
'Litigate' is about taking formal court action, not just discussing. Use 'discuss' or 'dispute' for non-legal debate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Litigate
What are the word forms of “litigate”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “litigate”?
“litigate” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “litigate” come from?
From Latin 'litigare' (to dispute, quarrel). 'Lis' means dispute + 'agere' means to do/drive. The prefix 'lit-' derives from Old Latin 'lites' (strife). Entered English in 16th century as legal terminology.