How Do You Spell MINCING?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪnsɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "mincing" is spelled with two syllables: /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, as in "pin," and the second syllable is pronounced with a soft "s" sound, as in "sin." The word can be used as an adjective to describe someone's manner of walking or speaking as overly delicate or refined. It can also refer to the act of chopping meat into small pieces. Spelling the word correctly is important to ensure effective communication and understanding.

MINCING Meaning and Definition

  1. Mincing is a verb that refers to the action of cutting or chopping ingredients, such as meat or vegetables, into very small and fine pieces. It involves the use of a knife or other cutting utensil to dice and finely divide the substance into tiny fragments. The resulting pieces are usually uniform in size and shape, resembling small cubes or flakes.

    Mincing is commonly used in culinary preparations to create small, evenly-sized pieces of ingredients that can cook quickly and evenly. This technique is often employed in recipes for stews, soups, stir-fries, and certain meat dishes. It can also be used to prepare ingredients for salads, garnishes, and spreads, as well as in the making of minced meat products like sausages or meatballs.

    In addition to its culinary application, mincing can also have figurative connotations when describing someone's behavior or speech. It may be used to characterize a person who is being overly careful, polite, or diplomatic in their wording or actions. This can sometimes be regarded as affected or insincere behavior, where the person is intentionally avoiding saying what they truly feel or think. In this sense, mincing can suggest a certain delicacy or refinement that might be considered disingenuous or lacking authenticity.

  2. • Affectation.
    • Having the character of that which minces.

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

Common Misspellings for MINCING

Etymology of MINCING

The word "mincing" has its origins in the Middle English word "mencen" which meant "to cut into small pieces" or "to chop finely". It can be traced back to the Old French word "mincier" which also meant "to chop" or "to cut". This Old French word ultimately came from the Latin word "minutiare", which meant "to make small" or "to diminish". The term "mincing" eventually evolved to describe the delicate slicing or cutting of food, particularly when referring to finely chopping or dicing ingredients. Over time, it also took on a figurative meaning to describe someone who speaks or walks in an affected or dainty manner.

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Conjugate verb Mincing

CONDITIONAL

I would mince
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FUTURE

I will mince
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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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