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witting

wit·ting
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wit-ing]
    • /ˈwɪt ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wit-ing]
    • /ˈwɪt ɪŋ/

Definitions of witting word

  • adjective witting knowing; aware; conscious. 1
  • noun witting North England. knowledge. 1
  • idioms witting to wit, that is to say; namely: It was the time of the vernal equinox, to wit, the beginning of spring. 1
  • noun witting Done in full awareness or consciousness; deliberate. 1
  • adjective witting deliberate; intentional 0
  • adjective witting aware; knowing 0

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Origin of witting

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, witting is from the Middle English word witing. See wit2, -ing2, -ing1

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Parts of speech for Witting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

witting popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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.

witting usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for witting

adjective witting

  • aware — If you are aware of something, you know about it.
  • apprehensive — Someone who is apprehensive is afraid that something bad may happen.
  • conscious — If you are conscious of something, you notice it or realize that it is happening.
  • informed — having or prepared with information or knowledge; apprised: an informed audience that asked intelligent questions.
  • judicious — using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.

Antonyms for witting

adjective witting

  • ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
  • indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
  • senseless — destitute or deprived of sensation; unconscious.
  • thoughtless — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
  • unaware — not aware or conscious; unconscious: to be unaware of any change.

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