fathoming

fath·om

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fath -uh m]
- /ˈfæð əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fath -uh m]
- /ˈfæð əm/

Definitions of fathoming word

noun plural fathoming a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 meters): used chiefly in nautical measurements. Abbreviation: fath. 1
verb with object fathoming to measure the depth of by means of a sounding line; sound. 1
verb with object fathoming to penetrate to the truth of; comprehend; understand: to fathom someone's motives. 1
noun fathoming Present participle of fathom. 1

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Origin of fathoming

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English fathme, Old English fæthm span of outstretched arms; cognate with German Faden six-foot measure, Old Norse fathmr; akin to patent

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Parts of speech for Fathoming

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fathoming popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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