clumping
|clump-ing|
B2
/ˈklʌmpɪŋ/
(clump)
compact mass
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clump' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'clompe,' where 'clompe' meant 'a lump or mass.'
Historical Evolution
'clompe' transformed into the modern English word 'clump' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a lump or mass,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of forming into a clump or mass.
The soil is clumping together due to the rain.
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Last updated: 2025/06/10 18:26