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- [trig-er]
- /ˈtrɪg ər/
- /ˈtrɪɡ.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trig-er]
- /ˈtrɪg ər/
Definitions of triggering word
- noun triggering a small projecting tongue in a firearm that, when pressed by the finger, actuates the mechanism that discharges the weapon. 1
- noun triggering a device, as a lever, the pulling or pressing of which releases a detent or spring. 1
- noun triggering anything, as an act or event, that serves as a stimulus and initiates or precipitates a reaction or series of reactions. 1
- noun triggering Slang. triggerman. 1
- verb with object triggering to initiate or precipitate (a chain of events, scientific reaction, psychological process, etc.): Their small protest triggered a mass demonstration. 1
- verb with object triggering to fire or explode (a gun, missile, etc.) by pulling a trigger or releasing a triggering device: He accidentally triggered his rifle. 1
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Origin of triggering
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; earlier tricker < Dutch trekker, equivalent to trekk(en) to pull + -er -er1
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Parts of speech for Triggering
noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
triggering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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.
triggering usage trend in Literature
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noun triggering
- activation — to make active; cause to function or act.
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