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mulling

mull
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [muhl]
    • /mʌl/
    • /mʌl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muhl]
    • /mʌl/

Definitions of mulling word

  • verb without object mulling to study or ruminate; ponder. 1
  • verb with object mulling to mix (clay and sand) under a roller for use in preparing a mold. 1
  • noun mulling Think about (a fact, proposal, or request) deeply and at length. 1

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Origin of mulling

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; perhaps identical with dial. mull to crumble, pulverize; see mull4

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Parts of speech for Mulling

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

mulling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

mulling usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for mulling

noun mulling

  • illation — the act of inferring.
  • deduction — A deduction is a conclusion that you have reached about something because of other things that you know to be true.
  • sequitur — a conclusion that follows from the premises

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