Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

candidating

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: can-di-dat-ing
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The taking of the position of a candidate; specifically, the preaching of a clergyman with a view to settlement.

American usage; Colloquial; Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of candidate

Etymology

From candidate + -ing.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: candidate

Usage

Questions

What does candidating mean?: The taking of the position of a candidate; specifically, the preaching of a clergyman with a view to settlement.
Where does candidating come from?: From candidate + -ing.

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