English · Word Candidate

setting

/ˈsɛtɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: settings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thời gian, địa điểm và hoàn cảnh của một sự việc

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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

The act of setting (various senses).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động đặt hoặc thiết lập

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Noun

the setting of the sun

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

That disappears below the horizon.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Biến mất dưới đường chân trời

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Adjective

the setting sun

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 “setting” mean?

The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.

Is “setting” formal or informal?

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