answering
/ˈɑːn.sə.ɹɪŋ/
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Also seen as: answerings
Meaning · English
The act of giving an answer.
Noun
Examples
An answer that comes out of the whirlwind is, logically, no answer at all: it belongs to a world above that of logical answerings.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “answering” mean?
The act of giving an answer.
Is “answering” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.