How Do You Spell TEMPORISING?

Pronunciation: [tˈɛmpɔːɹˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "temporising" can be confusing due to the various vowel sounds included. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /ˈtɛmpəraɪzɪŋ/, which can be broken down into "temp" /tɛmp/, "o" /ə/, "rise" /raɪz/, and "ing" /ɪŋ/. The "o" in the second syllable is pronounced as a schwa sound, while the "i" in the third syllable is pronounced as a long "i" sound. This word means to delay or avoid making a decision in order to gain time.

TEMPORISING Meaning and Definition

1. Temporising is a verb that derives from the word "temporize." It refers to the act of adopting a delaying or evasive tactic in order to gain time or avoid making a decision. The term is often used in relation to diplomacy or negotiations, where one party might employ this strategy to prolong discussions or avoid taking a stance. However, temporising can also be observed in various other situations where the intention is to defer making a judgment or to postpone an action until a more favorable moment arises.

   In practice, temporising typically involves employing vague or ambiguous language, making equivocal statements, or offering noncommittal responses. This technique aims to create an impression of engagement and progress while buying time or shielding oneself from direct commitments or confrontations. However, it is important to note that temporising is regarded by some as a negative or manipulative approach, as it can undermine openness, transparency, and trust in a given conversation or negotiation.

   Moreover, the use of temporising is not limited to official or formal settings; it may be observed in personal relationships, business interactions, or political contexts. It is a technique that allows individuals or parties to maintain flexibility, gather more information, or assess the evolving circumstances before making a final decision or commitment.

2. Complying with times or circumstances.

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

Common Misspellings for TEMPORISING

• temporizing
• remporising
• femporising
• gemporising
• yemporising
• 6emporising
• 5emporising
• twmporising
• tsmporising
• tdmporising
• trmporising
• t4mporising
• t3mporising
• tenporising
• tekporising
• tejporising
• temoorising
• temlorising
• tem-orising
• tem0orising

Etymology of TEMPORISING

The word "temporising" is derived from the verb "temporize".

"Temporize" comes from the Latin word "temporizare", which means "to pass the time". It is formed from two Latin components: "tempus", meaning "time", and the verb suffix "-izare", indicating the action or state of the verb.

Over time, "temporize" gained the additional meaning of "to adapt or compromise in order to gain time or delay a decision". This sense developed in the 16th century and is most commonly associated with diplomacy or politics.

The -ing form of the verb, "temporising", is used as a present participle or gerund to describe someone who is engaging in this behavior of adapting or delaying decisions in order to buy time.

Similar spelling words for TEMPORISING

• temporal role,
• temporarily,
• tempering,
• temporiser,
• temporise,
• temporize,
• temporal vein,
• temporal,
• temporizer,
• temporalis,
• temporary,
• temporariness.

Plural form of TEMPORISING is TEMPORISINGS

Conjugate verb Temporising

CONDITIONAL

I would temporise

we would temporise

you would temporise

he/she/it would temporise

they would temporise

FUTURE

I will temporise

we will temporise

you will temporise

he/she/it will temporise

they will temporise

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have temporised

we will have temporised

you will have temporised

he/she/it will have temporised

they will have temporised

PAST

I temporised

we temporised

you temporised

he/she/it temporised

they temporised

PAST PERFECT

I had temporised

we had temporised

you had temporised

he/she/it had temporised

they had temporised

PRESENT

I temporise

we temporise

you temporise

he/she/it temporises

they temporise

PRESENT PERFECT

I have temporised

we have temporised

you have temporised

he/she/it has temporised

they have temporised

I am temporising

we are temporising

you are temporising

he/she/it is temporising

they are temporising

I was temporising

we were temporising

you were temporising

he/she/it was temporising

they were temporising

I will be temporising

we will be temporising

you will be temporising

he/she/it will be temporising

they will be temporising

I have been temporising

we have been temporising

you have been temporising

he/she/it has been temporising

they have been temporising

I had been temporising

we had been temporising

you had been temporising

he/she/it had been temporising

they had been temporising

I will have been temporising

we will have been temporising

you will have been temporising

he/she/it will have been temporising

they will have been temporising

I would have temporised

we would have temporised

you would have temporised

he/she/it would have temporised

they would have temporised

I would be temporising

we would be temporising

you would be temporising

he/she/it would be temporising

they would be temporising

I would have been temporising

we would have been temporising

you would have been temporising

he/she/it would have been temporising

they would have been temporising