How Do You Spell PINION?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪni͡ən] (IPA)

The English word "pinion" may seem confusing in terms of spelling. Its pronunciation is /ˈpɪnjən/ and it refers to the outer part of a bird's wing, used for flying. The "p" in "pinion" is pronounced because it is followed by a stressed syllable, represented by the stressed mark (ˈ) in the IPA transcription. The "i" is pronounced as a short "i" sound represented by (ɪ) in the transcription. The "o" is pronounced as a short "uh" sound represented by (ə) in the transcription, and the "n" is pronounced as a standard "n" sound.

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PINION Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "pinion" can be defined as a verb or a noun, depending on the context in which it is used. As a verb, pinion refers to the act of binding or restraining a person's arms or hands to prevent movement. It involves the action of immobilizing someone by tying their limbs together or holding them tightly in place. This act of pinioning is often associated with the confinement of individuals, such as prisoners or captives, as a means of restriction, control, or punishment.

    As a noun, pinion refers to a bird's wing, specifically the outer section that consists of the flight feathers. It is the primary part responsible for generating lift and enabling the bird to fly. The pinion is essential for the bird's ability to maneuver, glide, and maintain balance during flight. In a broader sense, it can also refer to the wing or wing-like structures of other animals or mechanical devices that resemble a bird's wing in function or appearance.

    Regardless of its noun or verb usage, pinion often carries connotations of restriction, confinement, or control, either physically or metaphorically. It can connote the act of immobilizing or seizing someone's movement, or it can refer to a vital component facilitating flight or maneuverability in the animal or mechanical world.

  2. • The last joint of a bird's wing; the whole wing of a bird; a small wheel with flaps or leaves working in another similarly constructed.
    • To bind or confine, as by fastening the wings, or by binding the arms or elbows together.

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

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Etymology of PINION

The word "pinion" originated from Middle English "pinyoun", which came from Old French "pignon". Both "pinyoun" and "pignon" were derived from Latin "pinna", meaning "wing" or "feather". This Latin root also gave rise to the Old English word "fetherpinne" (feather-wing), which eventually developed into "pinion" in Middle English. The term "pinion" is primarily used to refer to the outer section of a bird's wing that includes its flight feathers.

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Plural form of PINION is PINIONS

Conjugate verb Pinion

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have pinioned
you would have pinioned
he/she/it would have pinioned
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I would have pinion
you would have pinion
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been pinioning
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they would have been pinioning

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would pinion
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be pinioning
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FUTURE

I will pinion
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be pinioning
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pinioned
you will have pinioned
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been pinioning
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IMPERATIVE

you pinion
we let´s pinion

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to pinion

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was pinioning
you were pinioning
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we were pinioning
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PAST PARTICIPLE

pinioned

PAST PERFECT

I had pinioned
you had pinioned
he/she/it had pinioned
we had pinioned
they had pinioned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been pinioning
you had been pinioning
he/she/it had been pinioning
we had been pinioning
they had been pinioning

PRESENT

I pinion
you pinion
he/she/it pinions
we pinion
they pinion

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am pinioning
you are pinioning
he/she/it is pinioning
we are pinioning
they are pinioning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

pinioning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pinioned
you have pinioned
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been pinioning
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we have been pinioning
they have been pinioning

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it pinion

SIMPLE PAST

I pinioned
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they pinioned

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