seeming
pronunciation
How to pronounce seeming in British English:
UK [ˈsiːmɪŋ]
How to pronounce seeming in American English:
US [ˈsiːmɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- appearing as such but not necessarily so
Word Origin
- seeming (adj.)
- late 14c., present participle adjective from seem. Seemingly in sense of "to all appearances" recorded from 1590s.
Example
- 1. This is how the seeming enemy becomes an ally .
- 2. China 's seeming financial hold over the us has been brought into sharp relief .
- 3. Behind the seeming explosion , experts say , is a process of technology
- 4. The seeming boldness of world leaders a year ago was a product of the moment .
- 5. Germany 's seeming paralysis has raised doubts over the eu 's ability to agree on the more fundamental changes many believe necessary to correct an oversupply of allowances .