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- [uh b-teyn]
- /əbˈteɪn/
- /əbˈteɪn/
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- [uh b-teyn]
- /əbˈteɪn/
Definitions of obtaining word
- verb with object obtaining to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request: to obtain permission; to obtain a better income. 1
- verb with object obtaining Obsolete. to attain or reach. 1
- verb without object obtaining to be prevalent, customary, or in vogue; prevail: the morals that obtained in Rome. 1
- verb without object obtaining Archaic. to succeed. 1
- noun obtaining Get, acquire, or secure (something). 1
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Origin of obtaining
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English obteinen < Middle French obtenir < Latin obtinēre to take hold of, equivalent to ob- ob- + -tinēre (combining form of tenēre to hold)
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Parts of speech for Obtaining
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obtaining popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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.
obtaining usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obtaining
noun obtaining
- procurement — the act of procuring, or obtaining or getting by effort, care, or the use of special means: The organ procurement procedure is very complicated.
- gaining — to make a gain or gains in.
- finding — an act of finding or discovering.
- locating — Present participle of locate.
- winning — a victory, as in a game or horse race.
adjective obtaining
- pre-eminent — eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
- realising — to grasp or understand clearly.
- dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
- realizing — to grasp or understand clearly.
- occupying — to take or fill up (space, time, etc.): I occupied my evenings reading novels.
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