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- [men-shuh n]
- /ˈmɛn ʃən/
- /ˈmen.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [men-shuh n]
- /ˈmɛn ʃən/
Definitions of mentioning word
- verb with object mentioning to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project. 1
- verb with object mentioning to cite formally for a meritorious act or achievement: He was mentioned in dispatches from the war zone. 1
- noun mentioning a direct or incidental reference; a mentioning: to make mention of a place. 1
- noun mentioning formal recognition for a meritorious act or achievement: Her entry in the science competition received a special mention. 1
- idioms mentioning not to mention, in addition to; without mentioning: We were served a sumptuous entree, not to mention the other courses. 1
- noun mentioning Present participle of mention. 1
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Origin of mentioning
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; < Latin mentiōn- (stem of mentiō) a calling to mind, a touching upon (see mental1, -ion); replacing Middle English mencioun < Anglo-French < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Mentioning
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mentioning popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mentioning usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mentioning
noun mentioning
- suggesting — to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
- introduction — the act of introducing or the state of being introduced.
- intimating — to indicate or make known indirectly; hint; imply; suggest.
- citing — to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority: He cited the Constitution in his defense.
- naming — a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
Antonyms for mentioning
adjective mentioning
- omitting — to leave out; fail to include or mention: to omit a name from a list.
See also
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