How Do You Spell SPLINTERING?

Pronunciation: [splˈɪntəɹɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "splintering" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription as /ˈsplɪntərɪŋ/. The first syllable "spl" is pronounced with an aspirated /s/ and a voiced /pl/ blend. The second syllable "in" is pronounced as a short /ɪ/. The third syllable "ter" is pronounced with a short /t/ and a voiced /er/ blend. The fourth syllable "ing" is pronounced with a short /ɪ/ and a voiced /ŋ/ blend, making the word easy to remember and spell with practice.

SPLINTERING Meaning and Definition

1. Splintering refers to the process of breaking or splitting something into small, thin, or sharp pieces or fragments. These fragments are typically long and narrow, resembling splinters or slivers. Splintering can occur as a result of various causes, including force, pressure, impact, or the deteriorating condition of the object.

   In the context of physical objects such as wood, glass, or metal, splintering often refers to the formation of thin, elongated pieces due to external stress or an internal flaw. For example, when a wooden board is subjected to excessive force, it can splinter, resulting in sharp and jagged fragments. Similarly, a glass window may splinter if struck by a heavy object, causing shards to scatter.

   Splintering can also be metaphorically applied to describe the process of fragmentation or division within a larger entity or group. In this sense, it refers to the disintegration or fracturing of a cohesive whole into smaller, separate parts that no longer function harmoniously or cooperatively. This can occur in various realms, such as politics, society, or interpersonal relationships, where conflicts, disagreements, or competing interests lead to internal divisions and splinter groups. Such divisions often result in a loss of unity, consensus, or collective action, and can hinder progress or undermine the effectiveness of the larger entity.

Top Common Misspellings for SPLINTERING *

• splinering 66.6666666%

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Other Common Misspellings for SPLINTERING

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• Splintaning
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• Splintelrings

Etymology of SPLINTERING

The word "splintering" is derived from the noun "splinter". The noun "splinter" dates back to Middle English and can be traced to the Old High German word "splintar" meaning "splinter" or "splint", and the Old English word "splint" meaning "splinter". These Old Germanic roots are thought to be ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*splintaz".

The use of "-ing" in "splintering" signifies that it is the present participle of the verb "to splinter". The verb "to splinter", referring to the act of breaking or splitting into slender, sharp pieces, can be traced back to the Middle Dutch word "splinteren" and the Middle Low German word "splintern". Ultimately, these words can be linked to the same Old High German and Old English roots as "splinter".

Similar spelling words for SPLINTERING

• splinter group,
• splinter,
• spoiling,
• splintered,
• splintery,
• splinterproof,
• splint bone,
• splinters,
• splinterless,
• spelunker,
• spelling.

Plural form of SPLINTERING is SPLINTERINGS

Conjugate verb Splintering

CONDITIONAL

I would splinter

we would splinter

you would splinter

he/she/it would splinter

they would splinter

FUTURE

I will splinter

we will splinter

you will splinter

he/she/it will splinter

they will splinter

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have splintered

we will have splintered

you will have splintered

he/she/it will have splintered

they will have splintered

PAST

I splintered

we splintered

you splintered

he/she/it splintered

they splintered

PAST PERFECT

I had splintered

we had splintered

you had splintered

he/she/it had splintered

they had splintered

PRESENT

I splinter

we splinter

you splinter

he/she/it splinters

they splinter

PRESENT PERFECT

I have splintered

we have splintered

you have splintered

he/she/it has splintered

they have splintered

I am splintering

we are splintering

you are splintering

he/she/it is splintering

they are splintering

I was splintering

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you were splintering

he/she/it was splintering

they were splintering

I will be splintering

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I have been splintering

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I will have been splintering

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I would have splintered

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they would have splintered

I would be splintering

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