How Do You Spell QUARRELLING?

Pronunciation: [kwˈɒɹəlɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word quarrelling is derived from the original root word quarrel. The pronunciation of the word is /ˈkwɒrəlɪŋ/ (KWO-ruh-ling) in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. The word quarrelling refers to an argument or disagreement between two or more people. In British English, the word is spelled with double L, while in American English, it is spelled with a single L. The noun form of the word is quarrel, and its verb form is quarrelled.

QUARRELLING Meaning and Definition

1. Quarreling, also spelled "quarrelling," is a verb that refers to engaging in a heated or heated argument or disagreement. It involves expressing strong conflicting opinions or engaging in a verbal dispute with another individual or group. Quarreling typically occurs when two or more parties have differing perspectives, goals, or interests and cannot reach a consensus or understanding through peaceful dialogue or compromise.

   During a quarrel, emotions can run high and often escalate as each party tries to defend their point of view or preferred course of action. The exchange of words in a quarrel is often characterized by raised voices, aggression, and a lack of civility. Quarreling can happen in various settings, including personal relationships, workplaces, social or political environments, or even between nations.

   The motives behind quarreling can vary and may include a desire to win an argument, frustrating circumstances, personal grudges, misunderstandings, or mismatched expectations. Quarreling can lead to strained relationships, damage trust, and create division among individuals or groups involved. It can hinder effective communication and problem-solving, ultimately impeding progress towards resolution or understanding.

   To mitigate quarreling, individuals are encouraged to practice active listening, empathy, and open-mindedness. Patience, respect, and compromise are essential to de-escalate conflicts and foster constructive dialogue. Employing constructive conflict resolution techniques, such as seeking common ground, clarifying misunderstandings, and finding win-win solutions, can help prevent quarreling from escalating into prolonged or irreparable disputes.

2. Dissension; strife.

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

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Etymology of QUARRELLING

The word "quarrelling" originates from the Old English word "cweorfan" which means "to cut, to gnaw, to quarrel". This Old English word is further derived from the Proto-Germanic word "kwerbaną". Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to specifically refer to disputes or arguments, thus giving us the modern term "quarrelling".

Plural form of QUARRELLING is QUARRELLINGS

Conjugate verb Quarrelling

CONDITIONAL

I would quarrel

we would quarrel

you would quarrel

he/she/it would quarrel

they would quarrel

FUTURE

I will quarrel

we will quarrel

you will quarrel

he/she/it will quarrel

they will quarrel

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have quarrelled, will have quarreled

we will have quarrelled, will have quarreled

you will have quarrelled, will have quarreled

he/she/it will have quarrelled, will have quarreled

they will have quarrelled, will have quarreled

PAST

I quarrelled, quarreled

we quarrelled, quarreled

you quarrelled, quarreled

he/she/it quarrelled, quarreled

they quarrelled, quarreled

PAST PERFECT

I had quarrelled, had quarreled

we had quarrelled, had quarreled

you had quarrelled, had quarreled

he/she/it had quarrelled, had quarreled

they had quarrelled, had quarreled

PRESENT

I quarrel

we quarrel

you quarrel

he/she/it quarrels

they quarrel

PRESENT PERFECT

I have quarreled, have quarrelled

we have quarreled, have quarrelled

you have quarreled, have quarrelled

he/she/it has quarreled, has quarrelled

they have quarreled, have quarrelled

I am quarreling, am quarrelling

we are quarrelling, are quarreling

you are quarrelling, are quarreling

he/she/it is quarreling, is quarrelling

they are quarrelling, are quarreling

I was quarrelling, was quarreling

we were quarreling, were quarrelling

you were quarreling, were quarrelling

he/she/it was quarrelling, was quarreling

they were quarreling, were quarrelling

I will be quarreling, will be quarrelling

we will be quarreling, will be quarrelling

you will be quarreling, will be quarrelling

he/she/it will be quarreling, will be quarrelling

they will be quarreling, will be quarrelling

I have been quarreling, have been quarrelling

we have been quarreling, have been quarrelling

you have been quarrelling, have been quarreling

he/she/it has been quarreling, has been quarrelling

they have been quarrelling, have been quarreling

I had been quarrelling, had been quarreling

we had been quarrelling, had been quarreling

you had been quarrelling, had been quarreling

he/she/it had been quarrelling, had been quarreling

they had been quarrelling, had been quarreling

I will have been quarreling, will have been quarrelling

we will have been quarreling, will have been quarrelling

you will have been quarreling, will have been quarrelling

he/she/it will have been quarreling, will have been quarrelling

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I would have quarrelled, would have quarreled

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you would have quarrelled, would have quarreled

he/she/it would have quarrelled, would have quarreled

they would have quarrelled, would have quarreled

I would be quarrelling, would be quarreling

we would be quarrelling, would be quarreling

you would be quarrelling, would be quarreling

he/she/it would be quarrelling, would be quarreling

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I would have been quarrelling, would have been quarreling

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