unsetting

set·ting

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Definitions of unsetting word

noun unsetting the act of a person or thing that sets. 1
noun unsetting the surroundings or environment of anything: The garden was a perfect setting for the house. 1
noun unsetting the mounting in which a jewel is set. 1
noun unsetting a group of all the articles, as of china, silver, or glass, required for setting a table or a single place at a table. 1
noun unsetting the locale or period in which the action of a novel, play, film, etc., takes place: The setting of this story is Verona in the 15th century. 1
noun unsetting Also called stage setting, stage set. the scenery and other properties used in a dramatic performance. 1

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1325-75; See origin at set, -ing1

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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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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