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reigning

reign
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [reyn]
    • /reɪn/
    • /ˈreɪ.nɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [reyn]
    • /reɪn/

Definitions of reigning word

  • noun reigning the period during which a sovereign occupies the throne. 1
  • noun reigning royal rule or authority; sovereignty. 1
  • noun reigning dominating power or influence: the reign of law. 1
  • verb without object reigning to possess or exercise sovereign power or authority. 1
  • verb without object reigning to hold the position and name of sovereign without exercising the ruling power. 1
  • verb without object reigning to have control, rule, or influence of any kind. 1
See all 10 definitions of reigning

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Origin of reigning

First appearance:

before 1225
One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; (noun) Middle English reine, regne < Old French reigne < Latin rēgnum realm, reign, derivative of rēg- (stem of rēx) king; (v.) Middle English reinen, regnen < Old French reignier < Latin rēgnāre, derivative of rēgnum

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Parts of speech for Reigning

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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reigning 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.

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Synonyms for reigning

adj reigning

  • all-powerful — An all-powerful person or organization has the power to do anything they want.
  • dominative — dominating; controlling.
  • monarchal — pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a monarch: monarchal pomp.
  • monarchial — pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a monarch: monarchal pomp.
  • dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.

adjective reigning

  • overbalancing — Present participle of overbalance.
  • queenly — belonging or proper to a queen: queenly propriety.
All 7 Synonyms of reigning

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