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Webster 1913 Edition
Speaking
Speak′ing
,Adj.
1.
Uttering speech; used for conveying speech;
as, man is a
speaking
animal; a speaking
tube.2.
Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike;
as, a
. speaking
likenessA speaking acquaintance
, a slight acquaintance with a person, or one which merely permits the exchange of salutations and remarks on indifferent subjects.
– Speaking trumpet
, an instrument somewhat resembling a trumpet, by which the sound of the human voice may be so intensified as to be conveyed to a great distance.
– Speaking tube
, a tube for conveying speech, especially from one room to another at a distance.
– To be on speaking terms
, to be slightly acquainted.
Speak′ing
,Noun.
1.
The act of uttering words.
2.
Public declamation; oratory.
Webster 1828 Edition
Speaking
SPE'AKING
,ppr.
SPE'AKING
, n.1.
The act of uttering words; discourse.2.
In colleges, public declamation.Definition 2024
speaking
speaking
English
Adjective
speaking (not comparable)
- Used in speaking.
- one's normal speaking voice
- Expressive; eloquent.
- The sight was more speaking than any speech could be.
- Involving speaking.
- It was her first speaking part: she screamed.
- Having the ability of speech.
- speaking parrot; speaking clock
- (in compounds) Having competence in a language.
- the English-speaking gentleman gave us directions; I travel in Russian-speaking countries; the French-speaking world listened in to the broadcast
Antonyms
- (expressive): unspeaking
- (involving speaking): nonspeaking
Translations
used in speaking
eloquent — see eloquent
having the ability of speech
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Noun
speaking (plural speakings)
- One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.
- I can read and understand most texts in German, but my speaking is awful.
- The act of communicating vocally.
- 2011, Jimmie W. Greene, Samuel D. Perry, Bridge Builder (page 50)
- Sometimes, a brawl would erupt, as a result, but, in general, public speakings were peaceful events and essential ingredients for election to office.
- 2011, Jimmie W. Greene, Samuel D. Perry, Bridge Builder (page 50)
- An oral recitation of e.g. a story.
Translations
the act of speaking
an oral recitation
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Verb
speaking
- present participle of speak