confectioning

con·fec·tion

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Definitions of confectioning word

noun confectioning a sweet preparation of fruit or the like, as a preserve or candy. 1
noun confectioning the process of compounding, preparing, or making something. 1
noun confectioning a frivolous, amusing, or contrived play, book, or other artistic or literary work. 1
noun confectioning something made up or confected; a concoction: He said the charges were a confection of the local police. 1
noun confectioning something, as a garment or decorative object, that is very delicate, elaborate, or luxurious and usually nonutilitarian. 1
noun confectioning Pharmacology. a medicated preparation made with the aid of sugar, honey, syrup, or the like. 1

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English < Latin confectiōn- (stem of confectiō) completion, equivalent to confect- (see confect) + -iōn- -ion

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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