stumping

stump

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stuhmp]
- /stʌmp/
- /stʌmp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stuhmp]
- /stʌmp/

Definitions of stumping word

noun stumping the lower end of a tree or plant left after the main part falls or is cut off; a standing tree trunk from which the upper part and branches have been removed. 1
noun stumping the part of a limb of the body remaining after the rest has been cut off. 1
noun stumping a part of a broken or decayed tooth left in the gum. 1
noun stumping a short remnant, as of a candle; stub. 1
noun stumping any basal part remaining after the main or more important part has been removed. 1
noun stumping an artificial leg. 1

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Origin of stumping

First appearance:

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

1200-50; (noun) Middle English stompe, cognate with or < Middle Low German stump(e), Middle Dutch stomp (compare German Stumpf); (v.) Middle English stumpen to stumble (as over a stump), derivative of the noun

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Parts of speech for Stumping

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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stumping popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

stumping usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for stumping

noun stumping

candidature — Candidature means the same as candidacy.
door to door — calling, selling, canvassing, etc., at each house or apartment in an area, town, or the like: a door-to-door poll.
door-to-door — calling, selling, canvassing, etc., at each house or apartment in an area, town, or the like: a door-to-door poll.

adj stumping

delphian — a native or inhabitant of Delphi.

adjective stumping

enigmatic — Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
enigmatical — Pertaining to an enigma.

All 6 Synonyms of stumping