English · Word Candidate

breathing

/ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: breathings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A diacritical mark indicating aspiration or lack thereof.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dấu chỉ mức độ hô hấp

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any gentle influence or operation; inspiration.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sự ảnh hưởng nhẹ nhàng hoặc hoạt động

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Noun

the breathings of the Holy Spirit

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Having life; living; alive.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có生命; sống

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Adjective

Elantris is quite an exceptional read, a wonderfully rich world of living breathing characters, great plot, and some very original ideas.

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).

What does “breathing” mean?

A diacritical mark indicating aspiration or lack thereof.

Is “breathing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.