telling
|tell/ing|
B2
/ˈtɛlɪŋ/
(tell)
communicate information
Etymology
Etymology Information
'telling' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tellan,' where 'tellan' meant 'to count or recount.'
Historical Evolution
'tellan' transformed into the Middle English word 'tellen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tell.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to count or recount,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to narrate or inform.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a striking or revealing effect; significant.
The telling argument convinced everyone.
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