Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pahr-suh-ling]
- /ˈpɑr sə lɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pahr-suh-ling]
- /ˈpɑr sə lɪŋ/
Definitions of parceling word
- noun parceling an object, article, container, or quantity of something wrapped or packed up; small package; bundle. 1
- noun parceling a quantity or unit of something, as of a commodity for sale; lot. 1
- noun parceling a group, collection, or assemblage of persons or things. 1
- noun parceling a distinct, continuous portion or tract of land. 1
- noun parceling a part, portion, or fragment. 1
- verb with object parceling to divide into or distribute in parcels or portions (usually followed by out). 1
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Origin of parceling
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at parcel, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Parceling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
parceling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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.
parceling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for parceling
noun parceling
- bisection — to cut or divide into two equal or nearly equal parts.
- dismemberment — to deprive of limbs; divide limb from limb: The ogre dismembered his victims before he ate them.
- division — the act or process of dividing; state of being divided.
- contrasting — to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.
- departmentalizing — Present participle of departmentalize.
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