youngling Meaning & Definition
What Does Youngling Mean?
Youngling is an adjective that means Young; youthful. As a noun, it means A young person, animal, or plant; chit.
Youngling in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈjʌŋlɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | younglings |
| Comparative / superlative | more youngling, most youngling |
Youngling Definition (Adjective)
- Young; youthful.
Youngling as a Noun
- A young person, animal, or plant; chit.
Synonyms of Youngling
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Youngling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Youngling
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Youngling in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
youngling (comparative more youngling, superlative most youngling)
youngling (plural younglings)
Words That Rhyme With Youngling
Origin of Youngling
From Middle English youngling, ȝongelyng, ȝungling, from Old English ġeongling (“a youth, youngling”), from Proto-West Germanic *jungiling, from Proto-Germanic *jungalingaz, *jungilingaz (“young man, youngling”). Doublet of Yngling. By surface analysis, young + -ling.
How Do You Say Youngling?
The standard pronunciation of youngling is //ˈjʌŋlɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Youngling: Your Questions Answered
Is youngling an adjective or a noun?
Youngling is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of youngling?
The plural of youngling is younglings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of youngling?
The comparative form is more youngling and the superlative form is most youngling.