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fashioning

|fash-ion-ing|

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/ˈfæʃənɪŋ/

(fashion)

style or trend

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
fashionfashionsfashionsfashionedfashionedfashioning
Etymology
Etymology Information

'fashion' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'façon', where 'façon' meant 'make, form, appearance'.

Historical Evolution

'façon' transformed into the Middle English word 'facioun', and eventually became the modern English word 'fashion'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'make or form something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'create or design something'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'fashion'.

She is fashioning a new dress for the event.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45