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- [delv]
- /dɛlv/
- /delv/
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- [delv]
- /dɛlv/
Definitions of delving word
- verb without object delving to carry on intensive and thorough research for data, information, or the like; investigate: to delve into the issue of prison reform. 1
- verb without object delving Archaic. to dig, as with a spade. 1
- verb with object delving Archaic. to dig; excavate. 1
- noun delving Reach inside a receptacle and search for something. 1
- noun delving The act of one who delves. 0
- verb delving present participle of delve. 0
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Origin of delving
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English delven, Old English delfan; cognate with Dutch delven, Old High German telban
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Parts of speech for Delving
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delving popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
delving usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for delving
noun delving
- fact-finding — a person who searches impartially for the facts or actualities of a subject or situation, especially one appointed to conduct an official investigation, as in a labor-management conflict.
- research — to make researches; investigate carefully.
- probe — to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
- legwork — work or research involving extensive walking or traveling about, usually away from one's office, as in gathering data for a book, a legal action, etc.
- interrogatory — conveying or expressing a question; interrogative.
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