scheming

Meanings

• verb

  The act of planning and devising, especially secretly or deceitfully.

• The state or practice of intriguing or plotting against someone.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scheming
scheming , dreaming , beaming , streaming

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Variants

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scheming , scheme , schemed , schemer , schemers , schemes

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Forms

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schemes, schemed, scheming

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'plotting,' from Old English scēamian, scēamian 'to plot,' from scēam 'design, plot.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scheming' is often used interchangeably with 'plotting', 'conspiring', and 'strategizing'.

2. In some contexts, 'scheming' can have a negative connotation, suggesting deceit or manipulation.

3. The word 'scheming' comes from the Old English word 'scēamian', which originally meant 'to plot' or 'to design'.

4. The term 'scheming' is often used in the context of games, particularly strategy games, where players must make plans and devise strategies to outmaneuver their opponents.

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Related Concepts

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1. plotting: The act of making a secret plan, especially one involving deceit or trickery.

2. strategy: A plan of action or policy designed to achieve a particular goal.

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Culture

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Scheming has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works of mystery and suspense. It is also a significant concept in many games and puzzles.

How to Memorize "scheming"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people huddled together, whispering and making plans. Imagine the intricacy of their plotting and the secrecy of their intentions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scheming' with 'plotting' or 'conspiring'. Imagine a group of characters from a mystery novel, huddled together and making plans.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in the definition: S - Scheme, C - Carefully, H - Hatch, E - Every, I - Idea, N - Necessitates, G - Gathering, I - Information

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