Definition: In linguistics and philosophy, a "stipulant" is a noun that refers to something that is necessary for the existence of another object or entity. It typically denotes an important or indispensable element that makes another object or entity possible or useful. For example: - In the sentence "The stipulant of success was hard work," the term "stipulant" refers to the hard work required for achieving success. - In the phrase "He had a stipulant in his pocket," it is