budding Meaning & Definition
/ˈbʌdiŋ/
What Does Budding Mean?
Budding is used as an adjective meaning Beginning to develop. As a noun, it means The development of buds on a plant. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of bud.
Word Facts for Budding
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbʌdiŋ/ |
| Synonyms | undeveloped and bud grafting |
| Plural | buddings |
Budding Definition (Adjective)
- Beginning to develop.
He's a budding deejay.
Budding as a Noun
- The development of buds on a plant.
- The practice of uniting a single scion bud with rootstock or bark.
- The result of this practice.
Budding as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of bud
Verb
- To form buds.
The trees are finally starting to bud.
- To reproduce by splitting off buds.
Yeast reproduces by budding.
- To begin to grow, or to issue from a stock in the manner of a bud, as a horn.
- To be like a bud in respect to youth and freshness, or growth and promise.
- To put forth as a bud.
- To graft by inserting a bud under the bark of another tree.
Noun
- The practice of uniting a single scion bud with rootstock or bark; the result of this practice.
Synonyms of Budding
Budding synonyms and antonyms →Budding in a Sentence
He's a budding deejay.
The trees are finally starting to bud.
Yeast reproduces by budding.
Word Forms & Grammar
budding (not comparable)
budding (countable and uncountable, plural buddings)
budding
Words That Rhyme With Budding
Common Questions About Budding
Is budding an adjective or a noun?
Budding is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for budding?
Words with a similar meaning to budding include undeveloped and bud grafting. See the full list of budding synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of budding?
The plural of budding is buddings.