settling
|set/tling|
B2
/ˈsɛt.lɪŋ/
(settle)
establish or resolve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'settle' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'setlan,' where 'setl' meant 'seat or place.'
Historical Evolution
'setlan' transformed into the Middle English word 'setlen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'settle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place or seat,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to become stable or resolve.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of becoming calm or stable.
The settling of the water took several hours.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'settle'.
The dust was settling after the storm.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40