prompting Meaning & Definition
What Does Prompting Mean?
Prompting is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of prompt. As a noun, it means The action of saying something to persuade, encourage, or remind someone to do or say something.
Word Facts for Prompting
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | suggestion |
| Plural | promptings |
Prompting Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of prompt
Prompting as a Noun
- The action of saying something to persuade, encourage, or remind someone to do or say something.
- The action of inputting prompts to an artificial intelligence system.
Verb
- To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.
I prompted him to get a new job.
- To show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.
If he forgets his words I will prompt him.
- To initiate; to cause or lead to.
Synonyms of Prompting
Prompting synonyms and antonyms →Prompting in a Sentence
I prompted him to get a new job.
If he forgets his words I will prompt him.
Word Forms & Grammar
prompting
prompting (plural promptings)
Questions People Ask About Prompting
Is prompting a verb or a noun?
Prompting is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for prompting?
Close synonyms of prompting are suggestion. See the full list of prompting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of prompting?
The plural of prompting is promptings.