fathoming Meaning & Definition
What Does Fathoming Mean?
Fathoming is a verb that means present participle and gerund of fathom. As a noun, it means An act of fathoming, or the act of fathoming.
Fathoming in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | fathom out, figure out and puzzle out |
| Plural | fathomings |
Fathoming Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of fathom
Fathoming as a Noun
- An act of fathoming, or the act of fathoming.
Verb
- To encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement; to embrace.
- To measure the depth of, take a sounding of.
- To get to the bottom of; to manage to comprehend; understand (a problem etc.).
I can't for the life of me fathom what this means.
Synonyms of Fathoming
Fathoming synonyms and antonyms →Fathoming in a Sentence
I can't for the life of me fathom what this means.
Word Forms & Grammar
fathoming
fathoming (countable and uncountable, plural fathomings)
Questions People Ask About Fathoming
Is fathoming a verb or a noun?
Fathoming is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for fathoming?
Close synonyms of fathoming are fathom out, figure out and puzzle out. See the full list of fathoming synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fathoming?
The plural of fathoming is fathomings.