How Do You Spell BLOCKADING?

Pronunciation: [blɒkˈe͡ɪdɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "blockading" is spelled with three syllables: /blɒkədeɪŋ/. The first syllable is pronounced as "block" with a short "o" sound, followed by the schwa sound in the second syllable, and the long "a" sound in the third syllable. The spelling of the word reflects the use of the base word "block" and the suffix "-ade" which means "action or process". Blockading refers to the act of using a physical barrier to prevent access to a location, such as a port or a road.

BLOCKADING Meaning and Definition

1. Blockading is the act or process of creating a barrier or obstacle to prevent entry or access to a particular area, typically for military or strategic purposes. It involves the placement of physical obstructions, such as ships, troops, or other types of forces, in order to restrict the movement or supplies of an enemy or opposing force. The main objective of blockading is to isolate the targeted area from external influences and to disrupt its normal functioning, thereby weakening its capabilities and diminishing its chances of survival or success.

   In a military context, blockading is primarily used during times of conflict or war as a defensive strategy. It aims to control or deny access to key supply routes, ports, or other strategic locations, effectively preventing the enemy from receiving reinforcements, resources, or support. By restricting trade and commerce, blockading also seeks to exert economic pressure on the opposition, leading to potential hardships and internal instability.

   Blockading can also be employed in non-military scenarios, such as in the enforcement of legal restrictions or as a means of protest. For instance, it can be utilized by countries or international organizations to enforce embargoes or sanctions on nations that violate international law or engage in illegal activities.

   Overall, blockading is a tactic that involves isolating, obstructing, and controlling access to a particular area or territory in order to weaken an opponent or achieve specific objectives.

Common Misspellings for BLOCKADING

• bloading
• vlockading
• nlockading
• hlockading
• glockading
• bkockading
• blockadeing
• bloviading
• Blockanin

Etymology of BLOCKADING

The word "blockading" comes from the verb "blockade". The term originates from the combination of two elements: "block" and "-ade".

"Block", in this context, is derived from Middle English "blok" or Old French "bloquer", which referred to a log or a wooden block. Over time, "block" came to indicate an obstruction or barrier that prevents passage or movement.

The suffix "-ade" is derived from the Latin suffix "-ata" or the Spanish suffix "-ada". It is often used to indicate a group or action related to the base word. In this case, it denotes the act or process of blocking or creating a blockade.

Combining these two elements, "blockade" refers to the act of setting up obstacles or barriers to prevent the entry or exit of people or goods from a certain area.

Similar spelling words for BLOCKADING

• blockaded,
• blockhead,
• blocked,
• blockades,
• Bloating,
• blockade,
• block diagram,
• blocadren,
• blackhead,
• blocking,
• locating,
• blockheaded.

Conjugate verb Blockading

CONDITIONAL

I would blockade

we would blockade

you would blockade

he/she/it would blockade

they would blockade

FUTURE

I will blockade

we will blockade

you will blockade

he/she/it will blockade

they will blockade

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have blockaded

we will have blockaded

you will have blockaded

he/she/it will have blockaded

they will have blockaded

PAST

I blockaded

we blockaded

you blockaded

he/she/it blockaded

they blockaded

PAST PERFECT

I had blockaded

we had blockaded

you had blockaded

he/she/it had blockaded

they had blockaded

PRESENT

I blockade

we blockade

you blockade

he/she/it blockades

they blockade

PRESENT PERFECT

I have blockaded

we have blockaded

you have blockaded

he/she/it has blockaded

they have blockaded

I am blockading

we are blockading

you are blockading

he/she/it is blockading

they are blockading

I was blockading

we were blockading

you were blockading

he/she/it was blockading

they were blockading

I will be blockading

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they will be blockading

I have been blockading

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I had been blockading

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I will have been blockading

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I would have blockaded

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I would be blockading

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