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weaning Meaning & Definition

-iːnɪŋ

What Does Weaning Mean?

As a verb, weaning means present participle and gerund of wean. As a noun, it means The (passive) process of a child or animal ceasing to be dependent on the mother for nourishment.

Weaning: Key Facts

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/-iːnɪŋ/
Synonymsablactation
Pluralweanings

Weaning Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of wean

Weaning as a Noun

  1. The (passive) process of a child or animal ceasing to be dependent on the mother for nourishment.

Synonyms of Weaning

Weaning synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

weaning

weaning (countable and uncountable, plural weanings)

Words That Rhyme With Weaning

Questions People Ask About Weaning

Is weaning a verb or a noun?

Weaning is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for weaning?

You can replace weaning with words such as ablactation. See the full list of weaning synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of weaning?

The plural of weaning is weanings.