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outbreaking

outbreaking noun: the act of breaking out; an outbreak. Also the present participle and gerund of outbreak.

Noun

outbreaking (plural outbreakings)

  1. The act of breaking out; an outbreak.
  2. Something which bursts forth or is sent out.
    • outbreaking of passion

Also used as

outbreaking is also the present participle and gerund of outbreak.

Forms of outbreaking

pluraloutbreakings

Origin of outbreaking

From Middle English outbrekynge, equivalent to outbreak + -ing and/or out- + breaking.

From outbreak + -ing.

Questions about outbreaking

What does outbreaking mean?
Outbreaking means the act of breaking out; an outbreak.
What part of speech is outbreaking?
Outbreaking is a noun.
What is the plural of outbreaking?
The plural of outbreaking is outbreakings.

Words near outbreaking in the dictionary

  1. outbrazens
  2. outbreak
  3. outbreaker
  4. outbreakers
  5. outbreaketh
  6. outbreaking
  7. outbreakings
  8. outbreaks
  9. outbreast
  10. outbreasted
  11. outbreasting

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