stemming
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B2
/ˈstɛmɪŋ/
(stem)
support or origin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stem' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'stemn', where 'stemn' meant 'support' or 'foundation'.
Historical Evolution
'stemn' transformed into the Middle English word 'stem', and eventually became the modern English word 'stem'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'support or foundation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to originate or arise from'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'stem'.
The water was stemming from the broken pipe.
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