How Do You Spell CAVILLING?

Pronunciation: [kˈavɪlɪŋ] (IPA)

Cavilling, spelled as /ˈkævəlɪŋ/, is a verb that means to raise objections or find fault with trivial matters. The word originated in the 16th century from the French word "caviller" which means to quarrel. The spelling of the word follows the standard English pronunciation rules where the "a" is pronounced as /æ/, the "v" as /v/, the first "i" as /ɪ/, the "l" as /l/, and the final "ing" as /ɪŋ/. The word is sometimes spelled as "caviling" in American English.

CAVILLING Meaning and Definition

1. Cavilling, also spelled carviling, is a term that refers to the act of finding fault or raising objections, often in a petty or trivial manner. It is primarily associated with overly criticizing or complaining about minor details or unimportant aspects of a particular subject or situation. The term frequently carries a negative connotation, as it implies a tendency to nitpick or engage in unnecessary argumentation.

   To cavil means to object or criticize without a genuine or substantial reason, typically exhibiting a fault-finding attitude that may even disregard the main point or purpose. Cavilling is often characterized by the excessive focus on small imperfections or perceived shortcomings, with little regard for the larger context or deeper significance of the matter at hand.

   This term can be used in a variety of contexts, including intellectual discussions, debates, negotiations, or everyday conversations. It is often associated with individuals who enjoy engaging in constant disagreement or those who habitually find fault with others' viewpoints or actions.

   However, it is important to distinguish cavilling from constructive criticism or valid objections, as the former tends to be unproductive and unhelpful in advancing understanding or solving problems. While it is natural for people to have differing opinions or raise concerns, it is crucial to engage in meaningful dialogue and focus on substantial matters rather than getting caught up in nitpicking or trivial bickering.

Common Misspellings for CAVILLING

• cajolling
• canelling
• tavelling
• javiling
• callling
• caslling
• fafilling
• caitling
• lavelling
• cacelling
• caalling
• cavillions
• cabelling
• cavling

Etymology of CAVILLING

The word cavilling comes from the Middle English term cavil, which dates back to the 14th century. It originally derived from the Old French word cheviller, meaning to attach. Later, it evolved to refer to the act of taking exception to something or raising petty objections. The term cavil itself might have been influenced by the Latin word cavillari, meaning to mock or to jeer.

Similar spelling word for CAVILLING

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Plural form of CAVILLING is CAVILLINGS

Conjugate verb Cavilling

CONDITIONAL

I would cavil

we would cavil

you would cavil

he/she/it would cavil

they would cavil

FUTURE

I will cavil

we will cavil

you will cavil

he/she/it will cavil

they will cavil

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have cavilled, will have caviled

we will have cavilled, will have caviled

you will have cavilled, will have caviled

he/she/it will have cavilled, will have caviled

they will have cavilled, will have caviled

PAST

I cavilled, caviled

we cavilled, caviled

you cavilled, caviled

he/she/it cavilled, caviled

they cavilled, caviled

PAST PERFECT

I had cavilled, had caviled

we had cavilled, had caviled

you had cavilled, had caviled

he/she/it had cavilled, had caviled

they had cavilled, had caviled

PRESENT

I cavil

we cavil

you cavil

he/she/it cavils

they cavil

PRESENT PERFECT

I have caviled, have cavilled

we have caviled, have cavilled

you have caviled, have cavilled

he/she/it has caviled, has cavilled

they have caviled, have cavilled

I am caviling, am cavilling

we are cavilling, are caviling

you are cavilling, are caviling

he/she/it is caviling, is cavilling

they are cavilling, are caviling

I was cavilling, was caviling

we were caviling, were cavilling

you were caviling, were cavilling

he/she/it was cavilling, was caviling

they were caviling, were cavilling

I will be caviling, will be cavilling

we will be caviling, will be cavilling

you will be caviling, will be cavilling

he/she/it will be caviling, will be cavilling

they will be caviling, will be cavilling

I have been caviling, have been cavilling

we have been caviling, have been cavilling

you have been cavilling, have been caviling

he/she/it has been caviling, has been cavilling

they have been cavilling, have been caviling

I had been cavilling, had been caviling

we had been cavilling, had been caviling

you had been cavilling, had been caviling

he/she/it had been cavilling, had been caviling

they had been cavilling, had been caviling

I will have been caviling, will have been cavilling

we will have been caviling, will have been cavilling

you will have been caviling, will have been cavilling

he/she/it will have been caviling, will have been cavilling

they will have been caviling, will have been cavilling

I would have cavilled, would have caviled

we would have cavilled, would have caviled

you would have cavilled, would have caviled

he/she/it would have cavilled, would have caviled

they would have cavilled, would have caviled

I would be cavilling, would be caviling

we would be cavilling, would be caviling

you would be cavilling, would be caviling

he/she/it would be cavilling, would be caviling

they would be cavilling, would be caviling

I would have been cavilling, would have been caviling

we would have been cavilling, would have been caviling

you would have been cavilling, would have been caviling

he/she/it would have been cavilling, would have been caviling

they would have been cavilling, would have been caviling