containing
/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: containings
Noun
Examples
Any, – all words are thine, Isabel; words and worlds with all their containings, shall be slaves to thee, Isabel.
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 “containing” mean?
contents
Is “containing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.