Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

torchbearing

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: torch-bear-ing
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Carrying a torch (flaming brand).

adj

Leading a campaign, or giving inspiration to others.

noun

The leading of a campaign, or giving inspiration to others.

Uncountable

Etymology

From torch + bearing.

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

torchbearer

Questions

What does torchbearing mean?: Carrying a torch (flaming brand).
Where does torchbearing come from?: From torch + bearing.

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