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Meaning of occurring

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

occurring

Pronunciation:/əˈkɜːɹɪŋ//əˈkɝɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To happen or take place.

    Example: The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds.

  2. To present or offer itself.

    Example: I will write if the opportunity occurs.

  3. To come or be presented to the mind; to suggest itself.

  4. To be present or found.

    Example: The chemical monofluoroacetate occurs in all parts of Dichapetalum cymosum, and is responsible for its toxic effects.

noun

Definitions

  1. An instance of something occurring; an event or happening.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (in combination) That occurs in a specified manner.

    Example: naturally occurring macromolecules