obtaining

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of getting or acquiring something, especially something desired.

  - "He obtained a degree from Harvard."
  - "She obtained a visa to travel abroad."

• Noun

  The state or fact of having possession of something.

  - "The obtaining of the prize was a great achievement."
  - "The obtaining of power is the ultimate goal for many politicians."

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Pronunciation

1. /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obtaining
gaining , raining , paining

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Variants

List of all variants of obtaining that leads to same result
obtain , obtainabilities , obtainability , obtainable , obtained , obtainer , obtainers , obtaining , obtainment , obtainments , obtains

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Forms

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obtained, obtains, obtaining, obtainedly, obtainingly

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Etymology

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From the Old French obtenir, meaning 'to get, obtain, acquire'.

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Trivia

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1. Obtaining is the past participle of the verb 'obtain'.

2. The longest word in English that can be obtained using only the letters in the word 'obtaining' is 'staining'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Acquisition: The process of getting or gaining something new, often through purchase or conquest.

2. Gain: An increase in wealth, possessions, or other desirable things.

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Culture

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Obtaining has been used extensively in literature and art to depict the pursuit of wealth, power, or knowledge. In music, obtaining can be found in song lyrics to express the desire for love or success.

How to Memorize "obtaining"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself reaching out and grabbing what you desire.
   - Visualize the feeling of accomplishment when you obtain your goal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word obtaining with the feeling of satisfaction and achievement.
   - Connect obtaining with the idea of progress and growth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym O-B-T-A-I-N-G to remember the meaning: Obtain Before Time Achieves Important Needs and Goals.

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