fainting

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English

Etymology

From Middle English feinting, equivalent to faint +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
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  • Rhymes: -eɪntɪŋ

Verb

fainting

  1. present participle and gerund of faint

Noun

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fainting (plural faintings)

  1. An act of collapsing into a state of temporary unconsciousness.

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