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concerning

adj
/kənˈsɝnɪŋ/US/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/UK

Etymology

From concern + -ing. The adjective and preposition follow from the verb.

  1. derived from concernō
  2. derived from concerno
  3. borrowed from concerner
  4. suffixed as concerning — “concern + ing”

Definitions

  1. Causing concern

    Causing concern; worrying.

    • It's very concerning that our neighbour seems to be crying very loudly these days.

  2. Important.

    • So great and so concerning truth.

  3. Regarding, respecting.

    • Physically, everything is perfect, but concerning your mental state, you have some problems.
    • The Lord hath spoken good concerning Israel.
  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. present participle and gerund of concern

    2. That which one is concerned in

      That which one is concerned in; one's business.

      • We shall write to you, / As Time and our Concernings shall importune, / How it goes with us, and do look to know / What doth befall you here.

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Derived

concerningly, concerningness, inconcerning, unconcerning

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA