lumping Meaning & Definition
What Does Lumping Mean?
Lumping is used as an adjective meaning Bulky; heavy. As a noun, it means gerund of lump: the act or result of lumping things together. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of lump.
Lumping at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlʌmpɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | lumpings |
| Comparative / superlative | more lumping, most lumping |
Lumping Definition (Adjective)
- Bulky; heavy.
a lumping great thing
Lumping as a Noun
- gerund of lump: the act or result of lumping things together.
Lumping as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of lump
Verb
- To treat as a single unit; to group together in a casual or chaotic manner (as if forming an ill-defined lump of the items).
People tend to lump turtles and tortoises together, when in fact they are different creatures.
- To bear a heavy or awkward burden; to carry something unwieldy from one place to another.
- To hit or strike (a person).
Noun
- The act or result of lumping things together.
Synonyms of Lumping
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Lumping synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Lumping
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Lumping in a Sentence
a lumping great thing
People tend to lump turtles and tortoises together, when in fact they are different creatures.
Word Forms & Grammar
lumping (comparative more lumping, superlative most lumping)
lumping (plural lumpings)
lumping
Words That Rhyme With Lumping
Origin of Lumping
From lump + -ing.
Lumping Pronunciation
Lumping is pronounced //ˈlʌmpɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Lumping: Your Questions Answered
Is lumping an adjective or a noun?
Lumping is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is the plural of lumping?
The plural of lumping is lumpings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of lumping?
The comparative form is more lumping and the superlative form is most lumping.