English · Word Candidate

embracing

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: embracings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act by which something is embraced (in various senses).

Noun

Examples

There are some secret moving Springs in the Affections, which when they are set a going by some Object in view, or be it some Object, though not in view, yet rendred present to the Mind by the Power of Imagination, that Motion carries out the Soul by its Impetuosity to such violent eager embracings

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Synonym of amplectant.

Adjective

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “embracing” mean?

The act by which something is embraced (in various senses).

Is “embracing” formal or informal?

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

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