stumping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of being unable to answer a question or identify a word.

  - "I was stumped when asked a question in the quiz."
  - "The new student was stumped by the complex math problem."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

campaign

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stumping
jumping , dumping , rumping

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Variants

List of all variants of stumping that leads to same result
stump , stumped , stumper , stumpers , stumping , stumps , stump up , stumped up , stumping up , stumps up

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to stop' or 'to bring to a standstill'. The current meaning developed from the idea of being unable to proceed due to lack of knowledge.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stumped' was first used in print in the early 19th century.

2. Stumping is not limited to language or academic situations. It can also occur in everyday life situations such as trying to assemble furniture or fixing a car.

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Related Concepts

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1. brain teaser: Stumping is a type of brain teaser that challenges one's knowledge and problem-solving abilities.

2. stumper question: A question that stumps or confuses many people is called a stumper question.

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Culture

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Stumping is a common experience in various situations such as quizzes, debates, and language learning. It can be a source of frustration but also an opportunity for learning and growth.

How to Memorize "stumping"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person looking puzzled or confused when they encounter a question or word they don't know.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stumping' with the feeling of being challenged or confused.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Stumped? Stop, Take a breath, Understand the problem, Make a guess, Proceed with caution'.

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