participant

Everyday

A person who takes part in an activity, an event, a race, a game, a study or a competition. tree →

In the lessons

Used in sport, school events, science surveys and maths problems (each participant gets a medal; 120 participants in groups of 8). Tells the reader who joined in. Phrases: «participants in», «all participants», «an active participant».

Examples

• Every participant in the race got a medal. tree →
• There were 64 participants in the chess competition. tree →
• The survey had 30 participants. tree →
• Participants must wear a helmet. tree →
• Split the 48 participants into teams of 6. tree →
• She was an active participant in the class discussion. tree →

Note

Countable. Verb «participate» (formal for «take part»); noun «participation». In maths: participants ÷ group size = number of groups (48 ÷ 6 = 8 teams); participants × cost each = total cost.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Some readers think the Sefer Yetzirah makes Wisdom a helper of God in creation. Later writings say the same of the Torah, which was God's blueprint. In the primary lessons: Used in sport, school events, science surveys and maths problems (each participant gets a medal; 120 participants in groups of 8). Tells the reader who joined in. Phrases: «participants in», «all participants», «an active participant».

Examples

• Meroz has argued that the SY envisions Wisdom [חָכְמָה Chochmah] as a co-participant with God in the Work of Creation. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →
• A similar view is reflected in the midrashicic and Kabbalistic literature, where Torah or Wisdom acts as a participant or instrument in the Work of Creation; see e.g. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →

Note

Countable. Verb «participate» (formal for «take part»); noun «participation». In maths: participants ÷ group size = number of groups (48 ÷ 6 = 8 teams); participants × cost each = total cost.