Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gapping

/ˈɡæpɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.92 in modern English

Syllables: gap-ping
IPA: /ˈɡæpɪŋ/

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of gap

noun

A type of ellipsis that occurs in the non-initial conjuncts of coordinate structures, and usually elides minimally a finite verb and further any non-finite verbs that are present.

Uncountable

noun

The formation of a gap.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The suture must be firm enough to prevent gapping when the elasticity of the elastic layer has been in play for some time."
"This test should then be repeated at 30° of knee flexion. The degree of injury can be graded based upon the amount of gapping felt as the joint opens under stress."

Usage

Inflected Forms

gappings (plural)

Derived Forms

pseudogapping

Questions

How do you pronounce gapping?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡæpɪŋ/.
What does gapping mean?: present participle and gerund of gap

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