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- [pair-ing]
- /ˈpɛər ɪŋ/
- /ˈpeərɪŋ/
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- [pair-ing]
- /ˈpɛər ɪŋ/
Definitions of pairing word
- noun pairing a coupling. 1
- noun pairing Cell Biology. the lining up of the two homologous chromosomes or chromatids of each chromosome pair in meiosis or mitosis. Compare base-pairing. 1
- noun plural pairing two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together: a pair of gloves; a pair of earrings. 1
- noun plural pairing something consisting of or regarded as having two parts or pieces joined together: a pair of scissors; a pair of slacks. 1
- noun plural pairing two individuals who are similar or in some way associated: a pair of liars; a pair of seal pups. 1
- noun plural pairing a married, engaged, or dating couple. 1
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Origin of pairing
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; pair + -ing1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Pairing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pairing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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".
pairing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pairing
noun pairing
- association — An association is an official group of people who have the same job, aim, or interest.
- concomitance — existence or occurrence together or in connection with another
- coupler — a link or rod transmitting power between two rotating mechanisms or a rotating part and a reciprocating part
- coupling — A coupling is a device which is used to join two vehicles or pieces of equipment together.
- match — a person or thing that equals or resembles another in some respect.
adjective pairing
- connecting — joined or linked; linking two things
Antonyms for pairing
noun plural pairing
- impairing — to make or cause to become worse; diminish in ability, value, excellence, etc.; weaken or damage: to impair one's health; to impair negotiations.
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