How Do You Spell STRAGGLING?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈaɡlɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "straggling" (ˈstræɡ.lɪŋ) is spelled with two "g"s after the letter "a" and ends in "-ling". The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound (æ), followed by a "g" sound (ɡ). The second syllable has a short "i" sound (ɪ) and ends with the "-ling" sound (lɪŋ). The word means to move in a scattered or irregular fashion, and is commonly used to describe plants or groups of animals that are dispersed and not tightly clustered together.

STRAGGLING Meaning and Definition

1. The term "straggling" refers to the act or state of dispersing or spreading out in an irregular, scattered, or disorganized manner. It describes a situation where individuals or objects are not closely or neatly arranged together, but rather appear to be scattered or trailing behind in a disorderly fashion.

   In the context of people, "straggling" often implies a group or line of individuals that are not following a cohesive or uniform pattern. They may be walking in an uncoordinated manner, with some individuals lagging far behind or others straying from the intended course. This disorganized movement can imply a lack of discipline, focus, or coordination within the group.

   When applied to objects, "straggling" suggests a similar lack of order or arrangement. Objects may be scattered or left behind haphazardly, without a clear pattern or purposeful placement. This sense of disorderliness can be seen in various scenarios, such as items left in disarray, a trail of scattered belongings, or an uneven distribution of objects in a given space.

   Overall, "straggling" conveys the idea of a scattered or disorganized arrangement or movement that deviates from a desired or expected order. It emphasizes a lack of cohesion, structure, or uniformity, and may suggest a need for reorganization, repositioning, or realignment.

2. Wandering; roving; ranging loose; outlying; standing apart.

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

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Etymology of STRAGGLING

The word "straggling" is derived from the verb "straggle".

The etymology of "straggle" can be traced back to the Middle English word "stragilen", which meant to wander or roam. It, in turn, came from the Old Norse word "strjúga", meaning to wander aimlessly.

The Old Norse word was influenced by the Old High German word "streckan", which meant to stretch or extend. This association with stretching led to the development of the meaning "to wander in a scattered or stretched-out manner", which is found in the word "straggle" today.

Over time, the adjective "straggling" was formed from the verb "straggle" to describe something or someone that is wandering or dispersed in an irregular or disorganized manner.

Similar spelling words for STRAGGLING

• storage,
• straight line,
• sturgill,
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• sturgeon,
• steerage,
• sturgell,
• struggling,
• straughn,
• straughan,
• stragglingly,
• straggly,
• star-glory,
• storage ring,
• straggle.

Plural form of STRAGGLING is STRAGGLINGS

Conjugate verb Straggling

CONDITIONAL

I would straggle

we would straggle

you would straggle

he/she/it would straggle

they would straggle

FUTURE

I will straggle

we will straggle

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he/she/it will straggle

they will straggle

FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

I straggled

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PAST PERFECT

I had straggled

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he/she/it had straggled

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PRESENT

I straggle

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you straggle

he/she/it straggles

they straggle

PRESENT PERFECT

I have straggled

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I am straggling

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