STAGGERING Meaning and
Definition
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Staggering is an adjective that describes something as shocking, alarming, or astonishing due to its magnitude, size, or impact. It is often used to emphasize the degree or extent of a particular characteristic or phenomenon.
When applied to a physical sense, staggering refers to an unsteady and unstable movement, typically caused by dizziness, exhaustion, or the effect of an intoxicating substance. This is often characterized by a wavering or stumbling gait.
However, when used in a figurative sense, as it is most commonly heard, staggering emphasizes the great extent, size, or quantity of something. It implies an overwhelming or mind-boggling impression or effect. For example, the staggering growth rate of a company indicates a significant increase or expansion that surpasses all expectations. Similarly, a staggering amount of debt emphasizes an astonishingly high level of financial obligations.
The word staggering conveys a sense of disbelief or incredulity, as if the described characteristic or phenomenon exceeds what is traditionally considered reasonable, normal, or expected. It leaves the listener or reader in awe or astonishment, highlighting the sheer magnitude or impact of the subject being described.
Overall, staggering emphasizes the overwhelming, astonishing, or whopping nature of something, impressing upon the listener or reader the extent or gravity of the matter at hand.
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• The swinging unsteady motion of the body as if about to fall.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of STAGGERING
The word "staggering" originated from the verb "stagger", which can be traced back to the Old Norse word "stagra" or "stagr". In Old Norse, "stagra" meant "to stagger, reel, or sway". The term later evolved in Middle English as "staggeren", retaining its original meaning of walking unsteadily or to move with an unsteady gait. Over time, the word "staggering" emerged as an adjective to describe something that is astonishing, overwhelming, or shocking in magnitude or effect.
Similar spelling words for STAGGERING
- St. George,
- staggers,
- staggeringly,
- stagger head,
- steiger,
- staggerer,
- St Germain,
- st george,
- stagger,
- stage right,
- staiger,
- staggerbush,
- stagger bush,
- St. George's.
Conjugate verb Staggering
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FUTURE PERFECT
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PRESENT
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PRESENT PERFECT
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