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concerning

/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

Meanings
  • adjective

    relating to or affecting a particular person, thing, or matter

  • adjective

    giving cause for anxiety or worry


Pronunciation
  1. /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/



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Synonyms

apropos , as for
Rhymes
Words rhyming with concerning
caring , bearing , sharing
Variants
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concerning , concerningly , concern , concerned , concerns
Etymology
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from the Old French word 'concerner', meaning 'to connect' or 'to relate'


Trivia
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  1. The word 'concerning' has 11 letters and is pronounced with three syllables: con-cer-ning.

  2. The word 'concerning' is related to the word 'concern', which means 'to have a feeling of worry or anxiety about something'.

  3. In ancient Rome, a 'concerning' was a formal letter or message that was sent to a magistrate or other official for their consideration or action.


Related Concepts
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  1. issue: An issue is a matter that is being discussed or debated, often with the implication that there is a problem to be solved.

  2. matter: A matter refers to a topic or subject that is being discussed or dealt with, often with the implication that it is important or significant.


Culture
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In literature, 'concerning' is often used to introduce a topic or theme, such as in the title of a book or article. It has also been used metaphorically to mean 'pertaining to' or 'regarding'.

How to Memorize "concerning"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a spider web, with the 'concerning' word at the center and the related concepts or topics branching out from it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'concerning' with the idea of being 'connected' or 'related' to something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'C-O-N-C-E-R-N-I-N-G' to remember the meaning: 'Connected Or Nearly Related To Important Nexus'.


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