How Do You Spell FASTING?

Pronunciation: [fˈastɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "fasting" is spelled with six letters and is pronounced as /ˈfæstɪŋ/. The first three letters, "fas", come from the Old English word "fæsten", meaning "to fast", which is related to the German "fasten". The "-ing" suffix is added to create the present participle form of the verb, indicating that someone is currently fasting. In fasting, one abstains from food or drink for a specific period of time, often for medical or religious reasons. Proper spelling of this word helps communicate this important practice accurately.

FASTING Meaning and Definition

1. Fasting is the practice of voluntarily abstaining from solid food or sometimes both solid food and liquids for a specific period. It is a discipline that has been observed by various cultures and religions throughout history. Typically, fasting is undertaken as a means of spiritual or religious devotion, although it can also serve health or medical purposes.

   In spiritual contexts, fasting is often seen as a way to cleanse and purify the body and mind, facilitating a closer connection with the divine or higher power. It is commonly practiced during religious events or as part of certain rituals, where individuals may engage in periods of prayer, meditation, and reflection.

   From a health perspective, fasting is believed to have various benefits. It allows the digestive system to rest and repair, promoting detoxification and improved energy levels. Some people also use fasting as a weight loss strategy, as it can lead to caloric restriction and fat burning.

   Fasting can take different forms, such as intermittent fasting where individuals restrict their eating window to a specific time each day, or prolonged fasting that extends for multiple days. However, it is crucial to approach fasting with caution, ensuring balanced nutrition and adequate hydration when breaking the fast. Consulting a medical professional or nutritionist is recommended, especially for prolonged or restrictive fasts.

2. Act of abstaining from food.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FASTING

• fastning
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• mastimg
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• Farscing
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• Eastinge
• Fasheng
• Farsaing
• Rasteing

Etymology of FASTING

The word "fasting" originated from the Old English word "fæstnung" which itself is derived from the Old English verb "fæstan" meaning "to hold firmly, to be fixed or steadfast". This verb is related to the Old High German "fasten" and the Old Norse "fasta" which both share a similar meaning. In the context of fasting, the word transitioned to refer to the act of abstaining from food or drink for a specific period of time, generally for religious or health purposes.

Similar spelling words for FASTING

• lasting,
• visiting-card,
• faction,
• Pasting,
• facetting,
• visiting,
• fastening,
• fastnacht,
• FESTING-PENNY,
• festung,
• Faustina,
• Foisting,
• casting,
• fastener,
• Vesting,
• vasotonic,
• vistaing,
• viciating,
• in-vesting,
• fasten on,
• Faustino,
• fisting,
• festing,
• feasting,
• HAND-FASTING,
• fasten,
• ffestiniog,
• festiniog,
• tasting,
• fusting,
• FESTING-MAN,
• vestnik,
• basting,
• Faceting,
• double-fisting,
• FASTING-MEN,
• wasting,
• fastened,
• faustian,
• fastness,
• re-visiting.

Plural form of FASTING is FASTINGS

Conjugate verb Fasting

CONDITIONAL

I would fast

we would fast

you would fast

he/she/it would fast

they would fast

FUTURE

I will fast

we will fast

you will fast

he/she/it will fast

they will fast

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fasted

we will have fasted

you will have fasted

he/she/it will have fasted

they will have fasted

PAST

I fasted

we fasted

you fasted

he/she/it fasted

they fasted

PAST PERFECT

I had fasted

we had fasted

you had fasted

he/she/it had fasted

they had fasted

PRESENT

I fast

we fast

you fast

he/she/it fasts

they fast

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fasted

we have fasted

you have fasted

he/she/it has fasted

they have fasted

I am fasting

we are fasting

you are fasting

he/she/it is fasting

they are fasting

I was fasting

we were fasting

you were fasting

he/she/it was fasting

they were fasting

I will be fasting

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I will have been fasting

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I would have fasted

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I would be fasting

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