Pronunciation: [fˈɪlɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word "filling" is spelled with two L's, even though the second L is not pronounced. This is because it follows the rule of a double consonant being added to a word to indicate that the preceding vowel is short. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /ˈfɪlɪŋ/. The first syllable is stressed and the vowel sound is a short "i". The second syllable has a schwa sound and the final consonant is silent.
Filling is a noun that refers to a substance or material used to fill a space or cavity. It is commonly employed to restore or repair a damaged or decayed area, particularly in dentistry, but can also be used in various other contexts.
In the field of dentistry, a filling is a dental restorative material that is placed in the prepared cavity to restore the function, integrity, and shape of the tooth. This material can be made of amalgam, composite resin, porcelain, or other dental materials. The filling is typically placed by a dentist or dental assistant, who carefully fills the cavity and ensures it is properly shaped and hardened to provide effective support.
Outside of dentistry, filling can also refer to substances or materials used to fill gaps, spaces, or voids in various objects or structures. For example, in construction, filling can refer to the process of filling excavated areas with suitable materials like rocks, soil, or concrete to create support or stability. In cooking, the term filling refers to the ingredients placed inside a pastry or food item, such as the mixture of meat, vegetables, or fruits used in a pie filling.
Overall, the term filling encompasses a wide range of applications, serving to restore, repair, or complete various objects or structures by utilizing appropriate substances or materials.
Plug, stopping, any substance, such as gold, amalgam, etc., used for closing a cavity in a tooth.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
• Causing fulness or satiety.
• Act of that which fills; act of growing full.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "filling" is derived from the Old English verb "fyllan", which means "to fill". This Old English word is further related to the Old Norse word "fylla" and the Old High German word "fullen". All of these words trace back to the Proto-Germanic root *fullijaną, meaning "to make full". The word "filling" has been used in English since the 14th century, originally referring to the act of making something full or complete. Over time, it also came to specifically refer to the material used to fill or stuff something, such as a cavity in a tooth or a sandwich filling.
