mounting
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B2
/ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
(mount)
ascend or organize
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mount' originates from Old French 'monter', which came from Latin 'montare', meaning 'to ascend'.
Historical Evolution
'monter' transformed into the Middle English word 'mounten', eventually becoming the modern English word 'mount'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to ascend or climb', but over time it evolved to include the idea of 'increasing or rising'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a backing, setting, or support for something.
The painting was placed on a wooden mounting.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'mount'.
The tension is mounting as the deadline approaches.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45