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grounding.

Fundamental knowledge or background in a field or discipline.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ/
  1. Fundamental knowledge or background in a field or discipline.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The return to a fully conscious state after a psychedelic experience.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The collision of a ship with ground beneath the surface of the water.

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  4. The prevention of aircraft takeoff because of government action.

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  5. The interconnecting metal chassis or frame of a device, appliance, machine, or metal raceway via a designated conductor to earth at the service panel. It may be bare or covered, and does not carry current in normal operation.

    countable · uncountable
  6. The absorption of energy through visualized roots descending from oneself into the ground, using chi.

    countable · uncountable
  7. The act by which a child is grounded (forbidden from going out, using electronics, etc.).

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  8. The background of embroidery, etc.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

By surface analysis, ground + -ing.

verb/ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of ground

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

By surface analysis, ground + -ing.

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